Shawn Ryan Show #202 Steve Kwast – How China is Mining the Moon and Weaponizing Space
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May 22, 2025 
Steve Kwast, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and CEO of SpaceBilt, discusses groundbreaking advancements in space and energy. He emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to space as a new frontier for national power. Kwast shares insights on the challenges of integrating innovative technologies in military operations and the geopolitical implications of space exploration, especially regarding China. He advocates for transparency and visionary leadership to unlock the full potential of space technology and energy solutions.
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Key Techs Reshaping Power
- The future of global power depends on mastering energy, transportation, information, and manufacturing.
- Technologies enabling rapid transit and space-based energy will revolutionize humanity's progress.
Space: Domain of Power Balance
- Space is not a peaceful, weapon-free zone due to geopolitical realities.
- Strength in space deters conflict and upholds peace through power balance.
Infrastructure Outweighs Size
- Countries dominate space by investing in its technologies and infrastructure, not just by size.
- Strategic vision in space infrastructure defines future economic power.