The Space Show Presents Rick Fisher on Space, National Security, China, Asia, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

The Space Show Presents Rick Fisher on Space, National Security, China, Asia, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

From The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston by Dr. David M. Livingston

June 11, 2026 · 1h 6m

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The episode features a discussion with Rick Fisher on China's space program and its implications for national security.

The Space Show Presents Rick Fisher, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Quick Summary The Space Show featured a discussion with national security consultant Rick Fisher about China’s space program and its implications for national security. Rick explained that space has become a major component of American global national security considerations, with China positioning itself either as a major antagonist or cooperative partner depending on Earth-based conflicts. He detailed China’s lunar program, including their Lanyue lunar lander and their manned capsule, while warning that Chinese dual-use systems on the moon could potentially extend Earth conflicts to lunar territory. The conversation covered China’s energy independence efforts through nuclear fission, space solar power, and fusion energy development, as well as their reusable rocket capabilities with 20-25 Chinese companies developing reusable launch vehicles similar to SpaceX’s approach. Rick also discussed the Artemis program’s goals of establishing a semi-permanent presence on the moon by 2036, requiring 79-81 space launches and approximately $30 billion in total investment. The discussion concluded with analysis of Taiwan’s potential…

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