Robin Dickey

space nerd

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

New Op-Ed just dropped! With thanks to my colleague Jamie Wilson for adding the deep physics know-how. Unlike my usual work, this is about one concept that SHOULDN’T be a norm in space: minimum safe distance or spherical “keep-out zones.”

[War on the Rocks @WarOnTheRocks]

What can be done to prevent collisions and mitigate threats in space if there is no minimum safe distance or spherical keep-out zone concept that can be applied as a norm? https://t.co/VOJgbCN5YC

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

Very excited to be adding a little space perspective to discussion of this vital topic at Brookings!

[Brookings Foreign Policy @BrookingsFP]

How can the U.S. maintain the delicate balance between the two powers in these domains and the regional and wider strategic implications of their proximate operations?
@MichaelEOHanlon discusses with @Robin_M_Dickey & Josiah Case

July 26th at 10 AM EDT
https://t.co/59G6I4UH9M

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

Had a great time talking with Aaron on the @WarOnTheRocks Insider Podcast! Always a joy to get to situate space and norms in the broader context of national security and deterrence. 🚀

[War on the Rocks @WarOnTheRocks]

Aaron sat down with Robin Dickey to discuss the article, “Why Norms Matter More Than Ever For Space Deterrence and Defense.” https://t.co/LWcDGLLikr

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

So glad I had the chance to write this piece for War on the Rocks!! Norms should be seen as complementary, not contradictory, to other tools of space deterrence and defense.

[War on the Rocks @WarOnTheRocks]

Norm development is one of many tools that can and should be applied strategically to preserve stability and promote U.S. interests in space. https://t.co/HsO2MOMIop

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

So excited to see this new @StateDept Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy—it’s already been added to the @AeroPolicy Space Policy Archive! Check it out here: https://t.co/raQVjp8GVF

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

I would argue that the breadth and intensity of response to violation of a norm is a measure of that norm’s strength. Norms established in non binding guidelines will have different incentives (implied or explicit) than norms established in law. Different tools to make norms

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

Chiming in to @DougLigor and @brianweeden’s debate on What is a norm? There really is no commonly accepted definition, but I use the one Brian cited. Although I believe sanctions are not required to have a norm (just a common belief behavior is ok or not ok)…

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

Happy anniversary of the U.S. commitment to not conduct destructive direct-ascent ASAT tests to all who celebrate.

I’ll say it again: that’s one small step for a norm, one giant leap for normkind. What a difference a year makes!

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

So even though diplomacy and norm development in space is really difficult, it is rarely done completely from scratch. There are always potential lessons learned from history, from different kinds of actors or sources, or from analogies and other domains. (end 🧵)

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

Space may be a vacuum, but space norms and practices are NOT a vacuum.

The new Space Safety Coalition Best Practices include a lot of ways to improve space safety, but also show how many space norm efforts build off each other. Here are some of my takeaways: (🧵)

[SpaceNews @SpaceNews_Inc]

Updated space safety document outlines rules of the road for avoiding collisions
https://t.co/L2mY13snfx

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

The SSC best practices also indirectly draw from OTHER domains, such as by paralleling “give way” guidelines from maritime rules of the road. (3)

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

New details from USSPACECOM on responsible behaviors in space?! Sounds like Normentum to me!! 🚀

[U.S. Space Command @US_SpaceCom]

#News: In February, @SecDef approved the #USSPACECOM commander's 8 proposed specific behaviors that further define the @DeptofDefense's 5 Tenets of Responsible Behavior in Space and reaffirm the 🇺🇸's commitment to a safe, secure space domain. Read more: https://t.co/uQji0mu9j8.

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

New paper alert! If you’re curious about the present and future of Singapore’s space activities, this paper provides a brief introduction.

[Center for Space Policy and Strategy @AeroPolicy]

🌏New Paper: Singapore Country Brief🌏

In this brief, @spacenukesam & @Robin_M_Dickey
highlight Singapore's domestic & regional context, space development, diplomatic activity, & opportunities for space collaboration with the United States.

Read here: https://t.co/s9ZB5yp3FH

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

🚨PAID internship alert!🚨@AeroPolicy has posted the opening for this summer’s Space Policy Graduate Internship! This internship quite literally changed my life- if you love space and politics, apply today! https://t.co/DwDRA9QWZp

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

20 minutes until liftoff of the 2023 season of #TheSpacePolicyShow! 🚀🚀🚀 https://t.co/msuOYrXIOQ

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

Belters. Beefs. Battlestar Galactica.

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

Such good timing for this article considering that TODAY @Monkeybane_DC and I will be exploring SciFi from the angle of space policy and diplomacy on #TheSpacePolicyShow! @StarTrek @ExpanseOnPrime https://t.co/msuOYrXIOQ

[Christian Davenport @SpaceDavenport]

How science fiction helped inspire the modern space movement. A survey ... from Star Trek, to Heinlein to Asimov and Weir. https://t.co/c9qRvmRtM5

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

Belters. Beefs. Battlestar Galactica.

[Center for Space Policy and Strategy @AeroPolicy]

What does Star Trek have in common with real life space diplomacy? Find out in tomorrow's episode of #TheSpacePolicyShow with @Robin_M_Dickey and @Monkeybane_DC.

Tomorrow @ 1 p.m. ET

https://t.co/6IImtpfpDJ

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

In what I know must be the hottest new release of 2023, #TheSpacepolicyShow is premiering a new season Thursday with this AWESOME #sciencefiction #Diplomacy conversation between myself and @Monkeybane_DC

[Gabriel @Monkeybane_DC]

Super fun podcast I recorded with @Robin_M_Dickey and the @AerospaceCorp team about #diplomacy and #sciencefiction comes out on the 12th. So get that on your to-do list! #space https://t.co/d33hiG6ckj

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

So all in all this was quite the year for space norms! Thanks for all who followed along this year and who laughed (or groaned) at my puns. Can’t wait for what’s to come in 2023! 🚀🎉🥳

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

As we approach “Norm Years Eve”, it’s time for a thread on this year’s major developments in space norms! Here are 5 major space norm happenings from 2022. 🧵

[Robin Dickey @Robin_M_Dickey]

5 (cont.) Over 150 countries voted in favor of a UN resolution calling for a halt to this kind of ASAT testing. Now THATS Normentum, even though there is a long way still to go. https://t.co/Itdz0b1Npu