Space Strategy

In this episode, Senior Fellow Peter Garretson interviews Kara Cunzeman, a thought leader and Futurist at The Aerospace Corporation.  They discuss strategic foresight, multiple futures, anticipatory policymaking, acquisition reform, and space guard missions including planetary defense and rescue. Kara calls for a more aspirational tone, and enumerates how the National Space Council, Space Force, and NASA have opportunities to plant seeds for an abundant future. Kara Cunzeman bio: https://aerospace.org/person/kara-c-cunzeman#:~:text=Kara%20Cunzeman%20is%20a%20senior,Strategy%20at%20The%20Aerospace%20Corporation.&text=Prior%20to%20working%20at%20Aerospace,at%20Raytheon%20and%20General%20Atomics. Pathfinder's Guide to the Space Enterprise https://aerospace.org/aerospace-presents-pathfinders-guide-space-enterprise Space Force's Space Futures Workshop https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1101899.pdf Strategic Foresign https://aerospace.org/paper/strategic-foresight-addressing-uncertainty-long-term-strategic-planning Agenda 2021 https://aerospace.org/SA2021 Aerospace Space Policy Show https://aerospace.org/thespacepolicyshow Herman Kahn's https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19780004167/downloads/19780004167.pdf Avi Loeb's book Extraterrestrial on Oumuamua https://www.amazon.com/Extraterrestrial-First-Intelligent-Beyond-Earth/dp/0358278147 Solar Gravity Lens Mission https://aerospace.org/article/solar-gravity-lens-looks-exoplanets Space Force S&T Spending https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Defense_Technology_Briefing_-_Issue_23.pdf

In this episode, Senior Fellow Peter Garretson interviews John Mankins. They discuss John's ambitious prediction for 2045, and what steps the United States must take to keep pace with global competition--both technically and diplomatically. John explains the value of the Moon, the possibility and desirability of Space-Based Solar Power satellites, the proliferation of reusable space transportation, and emerging roles for the Space Force. John outlines the state of international competition and potential Space Policy Directives to keep the US on track. John Mankins https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mankins-a89a7130/ Space Solar Power https://space.nss.org/space-solar-power/ John's Book: The Case for Space Solar Power https://www.amazon.com/Case-Space-Solar-Power-ebook/dp/B00HNZ0Z96 ESA 2025 Vision https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Introducing_ESA_Agenda_2025 Moon Village Association https://moonvillageassociation.org/ National Space Society Development & Settlement Vision https://space.nss.org/nss-statement-of-philosophy/ Global Lunar Space Exploration (GLEX) https://www.iafastro.org/events/global-series-conferences/glex-2021/ John's companies: Solar Space Technologies https://www.solarspacetechnologies.com.au/ Artemis innovation: http://www.artemisinnovation.com/aboutus.html Kepler Space Institute: https://keplerspaceinstitute.com/our_team/jmankins/

In this episode, Senior Fellow Peter Garretson interviews spacepower theorist Dr. Brent Ziarnick.  In this marathon discussion, they cover the origins of Space Force, the foundations of spacepower theory, the founding and curriculum of the Space Force's Schriever Scholar Strategy Seminar, "bluewater" and "brownwater" philosophies of spacepower, the criticality of rank and reserves to agility and boldness, the military utility of heavy re-usable lift like Starship, the possibility of Space Force Astronauts, the grand destiny of American spacefaring, strategic will, and what the Space Force must "be prepared to" do. Schriever Scholars Strategy Seminar https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ACSC/Display/Article/1688390/schriever-scholars-program/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMOmjh-v358 Space Force Journal (SFJ) and Dr. Ziarnick's Guide to Spacepower https://spaceforcejournal.org/a-practical-guide-for-spacepower-strategy/ Book: Developing National Power in Space https://www.amazon.com/Developing-National-Power-Space-Theoretical/dp/0786494999 Strategic Vision and Futures https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/460469-the-space-force-strategic-vision-emerges Bluewater & Brownwater Spacepower Philosophies & the Battle for the Soul of the Space Force https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/458509-the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-space-force https://ndiatvc.org/images/downloads/SMDWG_September_2019/2019_sept_ndia_ziarnick_space_lecture.pdf Ranks https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/26/space-corps-naval-rank-1433541 https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/07/space-force-brent-ziarnick-392297 The Importance of the Reserves Reserve https://www.airforcetimes.com/opinion/commentary/2021/04/20/space-force-reserve-too-important-to-be-dictated-by-active-duty/ Book: To Rule the Skies: General Thomas Power and the Rise of the Strategic Air Command in the Cold war https://www.amazon.com/Rule-Skies-Strategic-Military-Aviation/dp/1682475875

In this episode, Senior Fellow in Defense Studies Peter Garretson interviews Robert Zubrin, founder of the Mars Society, Pioneer Astronautics, and other of the Case for Mars and the Case for Space. They discuss the reasons for America to lead life to be spacefaring and becoming multi-planetary, how spaceflight opens up a limitless future, and how spacefaring ensures a vibrant civilization and culture. They discuss the rise of the private sector, international competition, and the necessary incentives to ensure U.S. leadership. Bob Zubrin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zubrin-30775b5/ @robert_zubrin Mars Society: https://www.marssociety.org/ Pioneer Astronautics: http://www.pioneerastro.com/ The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Mars-Plan-Settle-Planet/dp/145160811X The Case for Space: How the Revolution in Spaceflight Opens Up a Future of Limitless Possibility: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Space-Revolution-Spaceflight-Possibility/dp/1633885348

In this episode, Senior Fellow in Defense Studies Peter Garretson interviews Rick Tumlinson, Founder of SpaceFund, EarthLight Foundation, New Worlds and Space Frontier Foundation.  They discuss Rick's far-reaching vision for space, his current and past ventures as a founder, entrepreneur, activist, and now venture capitalist.  Rick outlines the respective roles of government and private industry, and what policies are required to secure American leadership and develop the frontier. Rick Tumlinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricktumlinson/   SpaceFund: https://spacefund.com/  Space Frontier Foundation: http://newspace.spacefrontier.org/ Earthlight Foundation: https://earthlightfoundation.org/ Space Studies Institute: https://ssi.org/ SEDS: https://seds.org/ New Worlds Conference: https://earthlightfoundation.org/newworlds/ ISDC Conference: https://isdc2021.nss.org/ Gerry O'Neill: https://thehighfrontiermovie.com/ High Frontier Book: https://www.amazon.com/High-Frontier-Human-Colonies-Apogee/dp/189652267X For questions and comments email: spacepod@afpc.org

In this episode, Senior Fellow in Defense Studies Peter Garretson interviews Mr. Douglas Loverro, President of Loverro Consulting LLC, and former Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations for NASA, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.  They discuss the near and short-term importance of space, the National Space Council, Space Force, infrastructure, threats to US space primacy, the relevance of space to preserving Earth, how the US can maintain international leadership, and the need for a national vision for space exploration and development.  Doug also shares his thoughts on leadership from below in government, and strategies to advance policy conversations. Doug Loverro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-loverro-b6615230/ CSIS "Defense Against the Dark Arts in Space": https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/publication/210225_Harrison_Defense_Space.pdf?N2KWelzCz3hE3AaUUptSGMprDtBlBSQG Artemis: https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/ Space Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/ Space Solar Power: https://space.nss.org/space-solar-power/ L1 Sunshade: https://www.pnas.org/content/103/46/17184 Asteroid Defense: https://aerospace.csis.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/OSTP-NEO-Strategy-Action-Plan-Jun18.pdf National Space Council Activities: https://rntfnd.org/wp-content/uploads/Final-Report-on-the-Activities-of-the-National-Space-Council-01.15.21.pdf National Space Council Vision: https://fas.org/spp/eprint/new-era-2020.pdf Artemis Essay Contest: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/stem/artemis-essay-contest For questions and comments email: spacepod@afpc.org

AFPC Senior Fellow Peter Garretson interviews Coen Williams, Director of Outreach for The 602 Club, a grass-roots professional military association for junior Space Force Guardians and military space professionals. Topics discussed include the 602 Club, the U.S. Air Force Academy "I5" Space Strategy and Policy Club, Space Force Journal, and how members of 602 are trying to forge a bold and innovative Space Force culture called for by the Space Force Doctrine.

In this episode, Senior Fellow in Defense Studies Peter Garretson interviews Vice President of Operations Richard M. Harrison about AFPC's new Space Policy Initiative.  They discuss the impetus and goals for the initiative and podcast, and touch on the recent publication of the book Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space. Links to the material discussed: AFPC Space Policy Initiative - https://www.afpc.org/programs/space-policy-initiative  Scramble for the Skies: https://www.amazon.com/Scramble-Skies-Competition-Control-Resources/dp/1498583113  Follow the authors: @GarretsonPeter @namygoswami AFPC Internships: https://www.afpc.org/about/internships For questions and comments email: spacepod@afpc.org