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On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, we talk with Josh Carlson, author of the new book \\u201cSpace Power Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy\\u201d

According to Carlson, Space Development Theory is the attempt to grasp the purposes of going to space and systematize them in such a way that they can both assess current status and provide assistance in planning strategy, and predicting hostile intentions.

Space Development Theory is based on two assumptions: That actions done in any domain have a purpose, and the most benefit possible to gain is from economic advantage that benefits national power. This is accomplished through the systematized phases of Exploration, Expansion, Exploitation, and Exclusion; and that there is a delineation in mature domains between civilian and military in a domain. In the naval domain, this is seapower and maritime. In the aerial domain, airpower and aviation. Because space is still in its nascent stages of industrialization, this has not been recognized yet.

"Space Power Ascendant" focuses on the space rivalry between the U.S. and China. Host Tom Patton talks with Josh about the differences in the two country\'s approaches to their space programs, and the Chinese plans to establish a permanent colony on the Moon by 2028.

Tom and Josh also discuss the Russian invasion on Ukraine, and how that conflict might affect the somewhat tenuous cooperation between Russia and China on future space missions, such as the permanent lunar colony. 

How does what happens in space affect your everyday life? The Ex Terra podcast is dedicated to introducing you to many of the interesting people involved in the commercial space industry, and taking you behind the scenes with many of the companies making significant contributions to the new space economy. The podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, Pocketcasts and Radio Public.