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Ep. 2: Korean summit; Space Force?; Conversations with Eric Fanning, Paul Scharre and more.
Welcome to episode two of our weekly podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Threats
US Air Force to Put Sensors on Allies’ Satellites
The move is intended to deter Russia or China from shooting down spacecraft — and provide backups if they do.
Science & Tech
The US Military Will Award $10 Million to the Company That Can Launch Satellites on Short Notice
The Air Force is desperate to replace larger satellites that are vulnerable to attack, and fast.
Business
US Air Force Is Moving Faster on Space Contracts, Industry Execs Say
The service has new purchasing authorities, a planned new structure for its satellite-buying arm — and a new attitude, company leaders say.
Ideas
WATCH: Day Three of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2018
Join us as we livestream the third and final day of main stage events and speakers at this year's Sea-Air-Space Expo in Washington.
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WATCH: Day Two of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2018
Join us as we livestream the second day of main stage events and speakers at this year's Sea-Air-Space Expo in Washington.
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WATCH: Day One of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2018
Join us as we livestream three days of main stage events and speakers at this year's Sea-Air-Space Expo in Washington.
Science & Tech
Pentagon’s New Arms-Research Chief Eyes Space-Based Ray Guns
Neutral-particle beams, a concept first tried in the 1980s, may get a fresh look under Michael Griffin.
Science & Tech
The Military Race for Space Will Turn on the Ability to Choose Commercial Services
Like a befuddled consumer facing an entire aisle of jams and jellies, the Pentagon can’t figure out how to buy smart in an exploding market.
Policy
Trump Calls for a Space Force, a Concept His Pentagon Opposes
The president’s words could reanimate a legislative proposal that the defense secretary and others thought they had killed.
Science & Tech
Pentagon May Create a Combatant Command for Space
The Defense Department is also looking at major changes to speed up how it buys satellites.
Policy
Space Corps Is At Least ‘Three to Five Years Away,’ Its Congressional Champion Says
A bipartisan team of House lawmakers slams the Air Force for pushing back on the idea of a separate service for space operations.
Science & Tech
Russia Claims It Now Has Lasers To Shoot Satellites
A defense source tells Russian media that military engineers have advanced work on the next big anti-satellite weapon.
Business
US Air Force Looks For New Ways to Buy, Protect Satellites
Ideas include smaller constellations — perhaps even spacecraft built to commercial standards.
Threats
Left-of-Launch Missile Defense: ‘You Don’t Want to Have Just One Solution to the Threat’
The 3-star commander of the US Army’s space and missile-defense efforts talks about the changing mix of ways to counter threats.
Science & Tech
The Cost To Put a Microsatellite Constellation Into Space Just Fell Through the Floor
Super-cheap rocket startup hits orbit in new test, demonstrates space maneuvering to deposit satellites.
Science & Tech
What SpaceX's Record-Breaking Year Means for Science (and the Rocketry Business)
After a triumphant year, the reusable rocketeer is planning 50 percent more launches in 2018.
Science & Tech
The US Army Knows It’s Vulnerable to Space Attack. Here’s What They Want to Do About It
Map-reading skills are just the start. Next up: looking at capabilities that provide alternatives to GPS and satellite comms.
Business
As the US Air Force Turns Its Focus to Space, This Small Team Could Lead the Way
Once seen as a threat to traditional acquisition channels, the Operationally Responsive Space office is making it faster and cheaper to put new capabilities into orbit.
Ideas
US Space Policy Should Aim to Preserve Advantage on the New Frontier
As in the 19th-century American West, the government must recognize its limited yet crucial role in fostering the nation’s interests in space.
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