--- title: "\"Lovers and Spacemen\" an ode to Shakespeare." description: Who is going to have new space authority in the US? Industry supports commitment to not conduct ASAT Tests. ULA closes in on a new owner. And more. image: https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/t-minus%20episode%20art-2.png --- CISLUNAR # "Lovers and Spacemen" an ode to Shakespeare. Who is going to have new space authority in the US? Industry supports commitment to not conduct ASAT Tests. ULA closes in on a new owner. And more. [ Maria Varmazis ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) Nov 15, 2023 [CISLUNAR](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/cislunar) [POLICY & LAW](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/policy-law) ### Share the intelligence [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/158&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/158&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/158&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/158&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) ### Follow ### Subscribe ![](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/t-minus%20episode%20art-2.png) - [![Apple Podcasts](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/ApplePodcasts-1.png) ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-minus-space-daily/id1676944102) - [![Google Podcasts](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/GooglePodcasts-1.png) ](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vdC1taW51cy1zcGFjZS1kYWlseQ) - [![Spotify](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Spotify-1.png) ](https://open.spotify.com/show/63SMcWF9DYVKgBedA9HEvS) - [![iHeart Media](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/iheart.png) ](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-t-minus-space-daily-110660221/) - [![Castbox](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Castbox-1.png) ](https://castbox.fm/channel/T-Minus-Space-Daily-id5376113) - [![RSS](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/RSS-1.png) ](https://feeds.megaphone.fm/t-minus-space-daily) - [![Overcast](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Overcast-1.png) ](https://overcast.fm/itunes1676944102/t-minus-space-daily) - [![Podcast Addict](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/PodcastAddict.png) ](https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4374056) - [![Pocket Cast](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Website%20Materials/Imported_Blog_Media/PocketCast-Sep-19-2023-05-08-15-6259-PM.png) ](https://pca.st/ysgb04mq) - [![Apple Podcasts](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/ApplePodcasts-1.png) ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-minus-space-daily/id1676944102) - [![Google Podcasts](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/GooglePodcasts-1.png) ](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vdC1taW51cy1zcGFjZS1kYWlseQ) - [![Spotify](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Spotify-1.png) ](https://open.spotify.com/show/63SMcWF9DYVKgBedA9HEvS) - [![iHeart Media](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/iheart.png) ](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-t-minus-space-daily-110660221/) - [![Castbox](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Castbox-1.png) ](https://castbox.fm/channel/T-Minus-Space-Daily-id5376113) - [![RSS](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/RSS-1.png) ](https://feeds.megaphone.fm/t-minus-space-daily) - [![Overcast](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Overcast-1.png) ](https://overcast.fm/itunes1676944102/t-minus-space-daily) - [![Podcast Addict](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/PodcastAddict.png) ](https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4374056) - [![Pocket Cast](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Website%20Materials/Imported_Blog_Media/PocketCast-Sep-19-2023-05-08-15-6259-PM.png) ](https://pca.st/ysgb04mq) - [![Apple Podcasts](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/ApplePodcasts-1.png) ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t-minus-space-daily/id1676944102) - [![Google Podcasts](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/GooglePodcasts-1.png) ](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vdC1taW51cy1zcGFjZS1kYWlseQ) - [![Spotify](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Spotify-1.png) ](https://open.spotify.com/show/63SMcWF9DYVKgBedA9HEvS) - [![iHeart Media](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/iheart.png) ](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-t-minus-space-daily-110660221/) - [![Castbox](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Castbox-1.png) ](https://castbox.fm/channel/T-Minus-Space-Daily-id5376113) - [![RSS](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/RSS-1.png) ](https://feeds.megaphone.fm/t-minus-space-daily) - [![Overcast](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Overcast-1.png) ](https://overcast.fm/itunes1676944102/t-minus-space-daily) - [![Podcast Addict](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/PodcastAddict.png) ](https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4374056) - [![Pocket Cast](https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/Website%20Materials/Imported_Blog_Media/PocketCast-Sep-19-2023-05-08-15-6259-PM.png) ](https://pca.st/ysgb04mq) Summary The US Administration proposes a split to new space authority between the Department of Commerce and the Department of Transportation. The Secure World Foundation has released a statement urging nations to commit to not conducting destructive anti-satellite (ASAT) testing. Ars Technica reports that ULA has narrowed the field of potential buyers to a private equity fund, Blue Origin, and an unnamed but reportedly “well-capitalized aerospace firm that is interested in increasing its space portfolio”, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign up for our weekly intelligence roundup, [Signals and Space](https://space.n2k.com/newsletters/signals-and-space). And be sure to follow T-Minus on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/TMinusDaily) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/n2k-space/). Show Notes Transcript ## T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Kara Cunzeman, Systems Director for Strategic Foresight at Aerospace Corporation. You can connect with Kara on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-cunzeman-0089063b/) and learn more about Aerospace Corporation on their [website](https://aerospace.org/). ## Selected Reading [White House asks Congress to split ‘new space’ authority between Commerce, Transportation](https://breakingdefense.com/2023/11/white-house-asks-congress-to-split-new-space-authority-between-commerce-transportation/) [Industry Statement in Support of International Commitments to Not Conduct ASAT Tests- Secure World](https://swfound.org/IndustryASATStatement) [Sale of United Launch Alliance is nearing its end, with three potential buyers- Ars Technica](https://arstechnica-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/arstechnica.com/space/2023/11/sale-of-united-launch-alliance-is-nearing-its-end-with-three-potential-buyers/amp/) [Dawn Aerospace Expands Operations to France](https://www.dawnaerospace.com/latest-news/dawn-aerospace-announces-french-subsidiary) [SaxaVord and HyImpulse announce launch plans](https://saxavord.com/saxavord-and-hyimpulse-announce-launch-plans/) [Sierra Space and Agile Space successfully collaborate on the largest ever in-space bi-prop hydrazine engine.](https://agilespaceindustries.com/press/agile-space-develops-ax19-for-sierra-space) [Momentus Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results- Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114211782/en/Momentus-Inc.-Announces-Third-Quarter-2023-Financial-Results) [Orbite Announces Astronaut Training Programs](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orbite-announces-astronaut-training-programs-301988409.html) [Racing For Place In The New Space Race: Customers Seek Launch Options](https://www.forbes.com/sites/gregautry/2023/11/15/racing-for-place-in-the-new-space-race-customers-seek-launch-options/?sh=576153ed39ac) [The 2023 LA Hard Tech 50 - by Nick Kim and Jacques Sisteron](https://www.addtheegg.com/p/the-2023-la-hard-tech-50) [Shakespeare’s Portrait Travels to Edge of Space- Smithsonian Mag](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/shakespeares-portrait-soars-to-the-edge-of-space-to-commemorate-his-first-folio-180983260/) ## T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our [4 question survey](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BL5NFPW). 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