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US space innovation, defense tech challenges, and more with True Anomaly’s Even Rogers | E1982

Jul 19, 2024

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Evan Rogers, Co-founder of True Anomaly, discusses US space innovation, defense tech challenges, securing government contracts, and True Anomaly's Jackal deployment. Topics include space warfare scenarios, defense contracting models, and the importance of US space innovation compared to other countries.

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Quick takeaways

Space defense capabilities are crucial for national security amidst advancements in space technologies by adversaries like Russia and China.

Efficiently countering diverse challenges in space security includes evolving tactics in space warfare and developing defensive systems like Jackal for reconnaissance missions.

The intersection of commercial ventures and government contracts shapes US competitiveness in space technologies, emphasizing the role of private capital in driving innovation and the significance of cost-effective solutions for enhanced interoperability and power projection.

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The Growing Importance of the Space Domain in National Security

As discussed in the podcast, the space domain is becoming increasingly critical for national security. The episode highlights the need to improve the understanding and defense capabilities in space due to adversaries like Russia and China advancing their technologies for potential space conflicts. The focus on creating defensive systems like Jackal to enhance space domain awareness and protect assets in space signifies a shift towards strengthening defenses against potential threats.

Defending the Space Domain with Knowledge

01:03

Vulnerabilities of Satellites in Space

01:31

Investing in Space Economy Companies

01:05

Understanding the Military Industrial Complex and Conflict

01:29

Intro

2min

Protecting Space Assets and Understanding Adversaries

4min

Inception and Role of the Space Force in Protecting from Space Attacks

2min

Advancements in Space Warfare Technology: China and Russia's Weaponization of Space

12min

Importance of GPS signals and US space innovation compared to other countries

3min

Competition and Innovation in Defense Space Industry

10min

Designing Jackal and Mosaic for Space Security and Awareness

3min

Selling US Capabilities and Defense Technologies Globally

25min

Investing in Business Ideas and Collaboration with Accelerators

4min

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Todays show:

True Anomaly’s Even Rogers joins Jason to discuss US competitiveness and innovation space and defense tech (8:53). They also dive into True Anomaly’s innovations (26:41), securing government contracts (31:41), and more!

Timestamps:

(0:00) True Anomaly’s Even Rogers joins Jason

(4:35) Space innovations and True Anomaly's tech

(8:01) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist

(8:53) Space defense, treaties, and infrastructure resilience

(17:01) Space warfare challenges and scenarios

(22:24) .Tech Domains - Apply for the Jam Session with JCal contest today at https://www.jamwithjcal.tech

(23:41) Securing government contracts for space and defense startups

(26:41) True Anomaly’s Jackal deployment

(31:41) Defense contracting: cost-plus vs. fixed price models

(34:19) International sales of defense technology and regulations on defense tech exports

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