Space Policy Edition: Why humans matter — The philosophy of Artemis II

Space Policy Edition: Why humans matter — The philosophy of Artemis II

May 1, 2026 · 1h 19m

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Casey Dreier discusses the significance of human presence in space with Rebecca Lowe.

Casey Dreier, chief of space policy at The Planetary Society, sits down with Rebecca Lowe, philosophy senior fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, to explore why human presence in space is so different from robotic missions, and why that difference matters.

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Host: Casey Dreier

Guest: Rebecca Lowe

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Organizations: The Planetary Society, Mercatus Center

Places: George Mason University

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