A Critical Space

On this week's episode, we're joined by Fred Scharmen to discuss his recently released book Space Forces: A Critical History of Life in Outer Space, what it means to apply a more critical and anti-colonial lens to both the history and future of space exploration, and how humanity’s relationship with outer space has always spoken volumes about how we think about life on Earth. Fred teaches architecture and urban design at Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning. He...

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A citizen's podcast for planning humanity's future in space - exploring the social, political, technical, and scientific aspects of living off-Earth from the perspective of a space urban planner. Celestial Citizen is a platform for promoting a more equitable and just vision of planetary settlement beyond Earth. This podcast seeks to provide a medium for conversation and discourse around how to be a better interplanetary citizen and responsible steward of Earth. Key initiatives include making space exploration and settlement planning a diverse and inclusive enterprise while promoting sustainability across the solar system. Celestial Citizen aims to solve many challenges facing Earth today with technologies and solutions derived from the space industry.