Spacepower in the Western Hemisphere: Insights with Col. Brandon Alford

Episode Recorded March 5th, 2026

How is spacepower actually shaping operations across the Western Hemisphere?

In this episode of the Spacepower Podcast, SFA Founder and host Bill Woolf speaks with Col. Brandon Alford, Commander of U.S. Space Forces Southern, about how space-enabled capabilities are integrated into day-to-day operations across Central and South America.

From satellite communications and GPS to space-based sensing, these capabilities quietly enable coordination, precision, and awareness across a region defined by complex humanitarian challenges, maritime operations, and multinational partnerships.

As space becomes more contested, U.S. Space Forces Southern plays a critical role in ensuring these capabilities remain available while strengthening collaboration with allies and partners across the region.In this conversation, Col. Alford discusses:

• How U.S. Space Forces Southern integrates space capabilities into regional operations

• The role of space domain awareness in addressing emerging threats

• Why partnerships across the Western Hemisphere are essential to security

• How commercial technologies are augmenting military space capabilities

• Real-world examples of how spacepower supports operations on the ground

Hosted by Bill Woolf

Produced by Ty Holliday

Guest:Col. Brandon Alford, Commander, U.S. Space Forces Southern

He leads efforts to integrate space capabilities across U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility, enhancing regional security through partnerships, operational support, and space domain awareness. His work focuses on ensuring freedom of action in space while enabling joint and coalition forces across Central and South America.

Learn more about U.S. Space Forces Southern: https://www.spaceforcesouth.spaceforce.mil

Join SFA:https://ussfa.org/