Dr. Namrata Goswami - Political Change and the Geopolitics of Space

There has been a lot of political change since we last talked with Dr. Namrata Goswami, both domestically and on the world stage.

“Overall, the analysis would be that 'well, this would mean that their space programs might also suffer'. But the data does not support (that)." Dr. Namrata Goswami

Uncertainty over tariffs is roiling the stock market, and international relations are shifting like an offshore sandbar. What does all that mean for space commerce, both in the U.S. and among our largest competitors ... China, Russia and India?

"When we think about the economic analysis of China and Russia's space program, overall if you think about what's happening in China for example, inflation, problems with real estate," Dr. Goswami said. "Russia too, Russia's economy isn't doing as well. Overall, the analysis would be that 'well, this would mean that their space programs might also suffer'. But the data does not support (that)."

Dr. Goswami is an author and educator. Currently she teaches with the West Space and Schriever scholars program at Johns Hopkins University. She co-authored the book "Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space".