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Though it may not seem like there is a direct correlation, the Ukraine invasion by Russia does potentially have far-reaching consequences for space commerce. On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, host Tom Patton talks with Dr. Namrata Goswami about the implications presented to the industry by the Ukraine invasion.

Dr. Goswami is a strategic analyst and consultant on Great Power Politics, Space Policy, Alternate Futures, and Frameworks of Conflict Negotiation and Resolution. She grew up in Northeast India, and completed her Ph.D. in international relations in 2005. In 2006, she launched her professional career in academic research, studying Great Power Politics, International relations, and ethnic conflicts.

She is also the co-author with Peter Garretson of the book \\u201cScramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space"

On the podcast, Dr. Goswami discusses the relationship between China and Russia in the area of space exploration. The two countries have agreed to cooperate on the establishment of a permanent lunar base with a goal of being operational before the end of this decade, as well as potential tensions between the U.S. and Russia related to operation of the International Space Station. Other topics include the use of commercial satellite imagery during such a conflict, and the possibility that Russia might view the deployment of Starlink technology in Ukraine as a hostile act. 

Dr. Goswami also looks at the relationships between India, Russia and China, and how the Ukraine invasion might change that dynamic.

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.