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Neo-Nazi Spy; Blindspots in Space

Jul 14, 2022

Astrophysicist Shawn Usman discusses securing cislunar space. Leigh Baldwin co-wrote 'Follow The Leader', a story about a German Neo-Nazi spy working for Putin. The podcast explores the rise of Neo-Nazis in East Germany, Putin's influence on right-wing populist groups in Europe, and the potential for Nazi expansion. It also delves into extremism, foreign influence, and the disturbing implications, as well as the strategic competition in cis lunar space, the need for small satellites in Syslunner, and concerns over satellite movements beyond the Moon.

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Shawn Usman

Leigh Baldwin

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Quick takeaways

Surveillance and tracking capabilities in the cislunar environment are crucial for national security, and the United States needs to strengthen its presence and surveillance capabilities to counter potential threats from China.

To effectively monitor the cislunar environment and ensure dominance, the United States must adopt a strategy that focuses on small satellites and autonomous navigation, combining them to achieve complete space domain awareness.

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Importance of Surveillance in Cislunar Environment

Surveillance and tracking capabilities in the cislunar environment are crucial for national security. Currently, there is a lack of adequate reconnaissance in this area, which poses a threat. To maintain dominance, the United States needs a system that can track all objects in cislunar space. Small satellites that operate in low-gravity environments and with low Delta V are essential for effective surveillance. Proliferating small satellites in cislunar space will enable comprehensive monitoring and protection against potential adversaries.

Introduction

2min

The Rise of Neo-Nazis in East Germany

12min

Putin's Influence on Right-Wing Populist Groups in Europe

9min

Crossing Over and Neo-Nazi Connection

2min

Extremism, Foreign Influence, and the Disturbing Implications

2min

Strategic Competition in Cis Lunar Space

15min

Creating Satellites for the Low Gravitational Environment of Syslunner

5min

Concerns over Satellite Movements Beyond the Moon

6min

The USA and China are in a new space race. Astrophysicist at Rhea Space Activity, Shawn Usman, talks about securing cislunar space with Jeanne Meserve.

Leigh Baldwin co-wrote “Follow The Leader” in The Atavist which tells the tale of a German Neo-Nazi spy who worked for Putin. Jeff Stein talks with him about the piece.

Guests:

Leigh Baldwin -

https://twitter.com/LeighBa1

Read “Follow the Leader” -

https://magazine.atavist.com/follow-the-leader-nazi-putin-sonntag-cold-war/

Shawn Usman -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-usman-8b4169169/

Rhea Space Activity

https://www.rheaspaceactivity.com/

Follow Jeanne Meserve on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/JeanneMeserve

https://www.jeannemeserve.com/