

Spacepower Podcast
Space Force Association
Spacepower is a strategic podcast from the Space Force Association exploring the leaders, ideas, and operations shaping the space domain. Hosted by SFA Founder Bill “Hippie” Woolf, the show features conversations with senior military leaders, policymakers, and industry experts on deterrence, maneuver, technology, and the evolving role of space in national security. Episodes include in-depth interviews and solo analysis breaking down the trends defining the future of spacepower.
Episodes
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Feb 6, 2024 • 30min
S5:E1 SMA with Bill Woolf and Eric Sundby
Bill and Eric talk about the Spacepower Conference and other SFA initiatives.

Apr 13, 2023 • 51min
S4:E3: Interview with Even "Jolly" Rogers, CEO and Co-founder of True Anomaly
True Anomaly is out of stealth mode. Listen to SFA President, Bill Woolf gain insights from Even Rogers, Co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly

Mar 25, 2021 • 37min
S2:E2: SWT with Lt Col Jessica Raper, Commander, 328th Weapons Squadron
The 328 WPS is one of twenty-one squadrons at the United States Air Force Weapons School. The 328 WPS one of the largest squadrons within the USAF Weapons School and manages two separate syllabi: the Space Superiority Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) and the Space Warfighter Advanced Instructor Course (AIC). The squadron transferred to the United States Space Force in 2020.

Mar 12, 2021 • 27min
S2:E1: SFA interview with Charlie McGillis of Slingshot Aerospace
Slingshot Aerospace's decision intelligence technologies bring together heavy data streams from different sources - such as satellites, ground-based sensors, and more - to create decisive context for organizations. Bring the physical into the digital world and quickly navigate, visualize, analyze, and leverage data from earth and space to make an impact in your organization.

Sep 24, 2020 • 49min
S1:E14: SFA Interview with CMSgt Todd Scott, USSF Interim Command Chief
CMSgt Scott advises senior USSF leaders on all matters relating to readiness, training, professional development, force utilization, operations tempo, health, morale, welfare and leadership of the enlisted members of the USSF.
Topics we will be discussing include:
Rank structure
Culture
Diversity and inclusion
Future organizational structure
Sister service affiliation
The reserve component plan
Education/training/PME

Sep 14, 2020 • 57min
S1:E13: Interview with Brig Gen Stephen Purdy, USSF/S8/9 and Mr. Gordon Kordyak SMC/SPG
Brig. Gen. Stephen G. Purdy Jr. is dual-hatted as Director, Requirements, Architectures and Analysis and Director, Plans, Programs and Financial Management, Headquarters United States Space Force, Peterson Air Force, Base, Colorado. He is responsible for developing strategy, doctrine and policy for the command’s space operations, defining the future of space systems through requirements definition, mission-area architectures, analysis, science and technology development and insertion in support of the joint warfighter, Department of Defense, civil and national users. He is also responsible for planning, programming, budget execution and auditing of an $87 billion budget that provides agile, integrated and resilient space and cyberspace capabilities for the joint force and the nation while also leading the Space Force’s Special Access Program and security activities.
Mr. Gordon Kordyak is the Chief of the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Directorate at SMC.

Aug 31, 2020 • 49min
S1:E12: Col Peter Flores, STAR DELTA Commander
The Space Training and Readiness Delta Provisional (STAR Delta) is a provisional delta of the United States Space Force and headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base. Space Training and Readiness Delta Provisional is be responsible for the training and education of space professionals, as well as the development of space warfighting doctrine and will serve as the precursor to the Space Training and Readiness Command. Announced as part of the U.S. Space Force's structure on 30 June 2020, STARCOM will activate in 2021. In the interim period, the Space Training and Readiness Delta was activated on 24 July 2020 to provide oversight of Space Force education, training, and operational test and evaluation units. STARCOM will be led by a major general, while the STAR Delta is led by a colonel.

Aug 17, 2020 • 30min
S1:E10: Joshua Carlson who wrote Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy Part 2
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 2 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.
PODCAST Disclaimer:
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.

Aug 12, 2020 • 60min
S1:E11: USSF Doctrine Delivery Discussion with Maj Gen Liquori, Col Beard and Maj Grosselin
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

Aug 6, 2020 • 28min
S1:E9: Joshua Carlson who wrote Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy_Part 1
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.


