Spacepower Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

SFA partner, ThinkOrbital builds products which include the ThinkToolkit, a robotic arm & end effector for in-space servicing, construction, inspection and military ops.  ThinkX is the missing piece of space domain awareness offering the ability to image the inside of satellites both at distance and in fine detail in proximity as well as counterspace ops.  Our vision is to build large, scalable and cost-efficient structures for the New Space economy. Our ThinkPlatforms are based on mature technologies available today, configured for single-launch, autonomous assembly in-orbit.

How will AI help the space industry? In this discussion with Matt Domo, he provides his perspective on the need for developing teams to help with how to integrate this technology to help shape the future space economy.

The United States Space Force recently finalized their Space doctrine under the leadership of Gen Raymond, CSO, and Maj Gen Bill Liquori. Listen in to this event as we gain the insights of how the doctrine was developed and how it will help inform the United States' Space Superiority Mission

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Josh Carlson who recently self-published Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

Listen in to Part 1 of a two part interview as we gain the insights from a student of Space Power Strategy and the recommendations he has for the United States as we continue to evolve our space superiority capabilities.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Mtichell Overton and Justin Lotsbom of Quantum Aerospace LLC. They will both be retiring from the Air Force this year after a combined 40 years of experience in the intelligence community. Most of that time has been dedicated to promoting the space intelligence mission.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

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The views and opinions expressed or implied in this podcast should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Space Force, or other agencies or departments of the US government.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Col Mike “Sax” Mathes, USAF retired, who recently ran the 414th combat training squadron at Nellis AFB, NV. The 414this responsible for planning and executing RED FLAG exercises designed to allow aircrews the opportunity to fight through their first 10 combat sorties. The intent was to allow tactical experts the opportunity to meet the most difficult threat before engaging on a live battlespace in support of a combatant commanders objectives. We discuss everything from warfighting culture to a prescription to the Space Force on advanced training opportunities.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Lt Col Robert “Mutha” Folker, the 7th Intelligence squadron squadron commander. The 7th intelligence squadron falls under 16th Air Force and the 70th ISRW. In this interview we hear the insights from a career intelligence officer on how the USSF could organize its intelligence professionals. He highlights a prescription to ensure intelligence is at the forefront of the service.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Lt Gen Dave Buck, USAF retired, who has had a distinguished career as a space operator, warfighter and leader. We delve into concepts ranging from the need for space intelligence to development of a warfighting culture through advanced training and wargames and logistics.   We conclude with recommendations on what can be done to help the USSF move forward.

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Lt Col Brandon “Coach” Davenport, the second space warning squadron commander on his Schriever Essay Award winning paper “On Implementing a Space war-fighting construct…A treatise on applied frameworks from other domains”. In his paper he discusses the four tenants that are going to be necessary for future space warfighters, they are authority, responsibility, decision making and leadership. He mentions space warfighters need to have the situational awareness in order to make decisions. He also draws the comparison between the United States Space Force and the Navy by discussing the importance of both the blue and brown water Navy. He also discusses the need for a live, virtual, constructive environment to help train the force. For the complete paper go to airuniversity.af.edu and search for the title of this paper.

A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.ussfa.org and sign up for updates on all topics related to our newest military service.

ON this edition of “A Space Pro”,  Dr. Michael "Ludes" Martindale and I interview Cadets Willams and Van Hegewald who started the Institute for Applied Space Policy and Strategy.