Cold Star Project

The New Space Race Is About Resources Not Exploration


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The New Space Race Is About Resources Not Exploration

With Namrata Goswami


The Cold Star Project - Season 2, Episode 101

Hosted, Directed, and Produced by Jason Kanigan


Space is no longer about exploration.


The real shift is happening around resources. Water, energy, and the ability to build and operate beyond Earth. That changes what matters, and who matters.


In this episode of The Cold Star Project, I talk with space policy expert Namrata Goswami about how the United States, China, and India are approaching space resources, and why smaller countries like the UAE and Luxembourg moved earlier than most people realize.


We get into what has actually changed since the Cold War model of prestige and firsts, how nations are thinking about the Moon and cislunar space, and what happens once resource extraction becomes practical at scale.


This is not theoretical. The policies, programs, and infrastructure are already being put in place.


Topics covered:

  • Space resources and why they matter now
  • The shift from exploration to infrastructure
  • U.S., China, and India strategy in space
  • Why the Moon matters more than Mars right now
  • The role of smaller countries in setting early rules
  • Public private partnerships and commercial space
  • What happens when space resource extraction becomes viable


If you are trying to understand where space development is actually going, this is the conversation.


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Scramble for the Skies book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Scramble-Skies-Competition-Control-Resources/dp/149858313X/


About The Cold Star Project


The Cold Star Project explores the technology, strategy, and economics shaping the future of space and defense.


Executive Clarity Assessment: https://coldstartech.com/assessment


Jason's latest Space industry book, for space startup founders - "The Evolution of Space Ownership": https://coldstartech.com/evospace


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All referenced material is used here for commentary and analysis purposes.


Remuneration Disclaimer


We were not remunerated by the guest or their organization if any for this discussion. This show is for educational/commentary and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be what is termed "professional advice".


The Cold Star Project is sponsored in partnership by Cold Star Technologies and the Operational Excellence Society. Jason Kanigan is a member of the OpEx Society board of advisors.


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