Doug Ligor

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"We've reached the tipping point in space. It's so congested, so busy. There's a lack of a governance structure that it's really starting to undermine the ability to operate safely." — @BHMcClintock Listen ⤵️ bit.ly/44Oc8vT

Outer space is getting dangerously congested, contested, and competitive. The risks can be addressed by developing space governance. In our new @RANDCorporation report, we examine how to apply Social Network Analysis to this problem. rand.org/pubs/research_… via @RANDCorporation

Couldn’t agree more with @TomCaron - Dwight Evans should be in the @baseballhall @RedSox

Today in 1985, you were able to save this cassette by using a Bic pen with the acuity of a neurosurgeon.

One of the last pieces I worked on at @RANDCorporation has been published. I enjoyed collaborating with researchers from🇺🇸and 🇦🇺 We used social network analysis to better understand space governance. @DougLigor @WenjingFromRAND rand.org/pubs/research_…

"If we get [space traffic management] right, it's unbounded in terms of the potential success, stability, and prosperity here. If we get wrong, it's equally cataclysmic." — @DougLigor Listen to the latest episode of Policy Minded: bit.ly/46RGIWC

🪐 1/ I didn’t post much when this first came out because I was caring for a loved one. But as I follow the #ParosOEWG discussions this week, the themes in Hidden Harms: Human (In)security in Outer Space feel more relevant than ever. ploughshares.ca/hidden-harms-h…

How can humanity prevent a major disaster in space? On a new episode of Policy Minded, @BHMcClintock and @DougLigor discuss the need for international space traffic management. bit.ly/4lCKEPK

Americans can expect to live four years less, on average, than people in other wealthy nations. And yet the U.S. spends far more than any other country on health care. Peter Hussey, vice president and director of RAND Health Care, explains why: bit.ly/3IsRyrY

🚨 Substantive work begins at the UN meetings to prevent an arms race in outer space (#ParosOEWG) as the agenda and timetable are adopted. Themes from the first few statements: #WMD, #debris, #transparency, #communication, #equiy 🧵

Another fantastic product by @JessicaWestPhD and @ploughshares_ca: an explainer on Golden Dome ploughshares.ca/wp-content/upl…

On a new episode of Policy Minded, RAND's @BHMcClintock and @DougLigor discuss what's needed to prevent catastrophe in outer space. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: bit.ly/4eYiOLe

Sen appropriations report: “The responsibilities of space traffic management and space situational awareness are inherently governmental.” spacenews.com/senate-appropr… via @SpaceNews_Inc

These guys in ‘77 were all on the All Star Game roster. This is the BEST team I ever played on in my career. @RedSox

Space is becoming more congested, contested, and competitive. This poses serious risks—from satellites colliding to a major conflict breaking out. How can humanity prevent such a disaster? 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of Policy Minded: bit.ly/3TP7lnA

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Another interesting article ⁦@ByChrisMason⁩ . “Jim Rice and Fred Lynn say heralded Red Sox rookies have it easier than they ever did “- masslive.com masslive.com/redsox/2025/07…

Very thoughtful points made by @DougLigor. Highly recommend a🎧

Outer space is in deep trouble. My @RANDCorporation colleague, @BHMcClintock, and I discuss the issues and our research on possible solutions on the latest RAND podcast. How to Prevent Catastrophe in Outer Space rand.org/pubs/podcasts/… via @RANDCorporation