Spacepower Podcast

Lieutenant General Mike Lutton, Deputy Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, discussed the critical role of space in their mission. He highlighted the evolution of space operations, from his early days as an ICBM operator to the integration of space capabilities in combat operations. Lutton emphasized the importance of space superiority, citing the first use of GPS ammunition in 1999. He also discussed the integration of space into Global Strike Command's operations, the role of VR in training, and the need for realistic training environments. Lutton underscored the decisive impact of space capabilities on deterrence and the importance of preparing airmen for future challenges.

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Strategic Alliance Business Group (SABG) is privately owned professional services company that is both a Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Women Owned Small Business. We provide support to both commercial and Federal Government customers in the areas of Program Management, Acquisition, and Strategic Planning; Mission Operations and Intelligence; and Logistics and Engineering.

Col. Robert Davis is the Program Executive Officer, Space Sensing Directorate, Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California.  In this role, Colonel Davis leads the Space Force directorate responsible for a $23 billion portfolio of persistent space sensing capabilities which span entire program lifecycle including prototyping, development, production, fielding, operational sustainment, and commercial acquisitions. Space Sensing is spearheading the U.S. Space Force’s pivot to a more diverse and resilient space architecture to prevail against the threat.

Jason talks about his background, what Firefly has been doing and what they will be doing in the future.

The Vision of the SFCC is too educate and inspire the future leaders of the Space Age." Our program intends to provide rigorous training in space science, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, fostering a new generation of leaders prepared for the challenges of the space industry.

Brig Gen Damon Feltman served for over 30 years in the USAF focused on space operations. This interview captures some of his thoughts on the USSF Personnel Management Act, space as a warfighting domain and SFA Huntsville Chapter activities.

Eric talks about all the space activity happening in and around Texas.

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.