EP20: Space Policy w/ Thomas Zimmerman

How do we govern space in a world that looks nothing like 1967? In this episode of The Be Engaged Podcast, host Michelle Harper—space industry vetran —sits down with Thomas Zimmerman, former Senior Policy Advisor to the NASA Administrator and expert in international space policy, to explore the evolving future of space diplomacy and governance.

Together, they unpack:

🚀 The limitations of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty
🌐 What the Artemis Accords mean for peaceful global exploration
🛰️ NASA's surprising role in soft-power diplomacy
💼 The shift from federal roles to independent space consulting
🤖 How AI and emerging technologies intersect with global space missions
🎬 Plus—yes, Star Trek references in policy meetings are a real thing

This episode is for space leaders, policy professionals, technologists, and anyone passionate about space sustainability, global partnerships, and the future of commercial and civil space.

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