America 250

As an official supporting partner of America250, the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to host “America 250: The Air & Space Power Story,” a year-long short-form podcast series with extensive video content highlighting how every U.S. state has contributed to the history and evolution of these domains. Timed with the Nation’s 250th anniversary, the series explores iconic places, people, and innovations that have fundamentally shaped airpower and spacepower. This ties to communities across the country.

June 2 2026

Before his time in Congress, Congressman Pfluger graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and served for over two decades as a fighter pilot--including time as a squadron commander. Join us as we explore national security perspectives as seen from Capitol Hill through the lens of a combat veteran fighter pilot.

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Gen. John D. Lamontagne

June 4 2026

The important role and duties of the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.

Podcast

Illinois

May 27 2026

This week we visit Illinois! Learn how the USS Wolverine and USS Sable and the Henry Crown Space Center at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, where visitors can see the Apollo 8 Command Module, Mercury 7 capsule, and a SpaceX dragon capsule.

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Publications

The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid

May 26 2026

Arlington, VA | May 26, 2026 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies announces a new entry in its Forum...

In the News & Commentary

US Must Return to Moon to Counter ‘Belligerent’ China, Think Tank Warns

May 26 2026

Orbital Today | May 24, 2026

In the News & Commentary

The US Space Force must prepare to deploy service members to the Moon.

May 26 2026

MetaDefense | May 24, 2026

In the News & Commentary

Space Force needs to prepare for an ‘in-person’ moon conflict with China, new report argues

May 26 2026

Defense One | May 23, 2026

In the News & Commentary

Defining Roles and Missions in the Indian Military Towards True Optimisation and Jointness

May 26 2026

Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies | May 22, 2026

In the News & Commentary

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An Imperative for the Nation

America 250

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Congressman August Pfluger

Gen. John D. Lamontagne

Illinois

The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid

US Must Return to Moon to Counter ‘Belligerent’ China, Think Tank Warns

The US Space Force must prepare to deploy service members to the Moon.

Space Force needs to prepare for an ‘in-person’ moon conflict with China, new report argues

Defining Roles and Missions in the Indian Military Towards True Optimisation and Jointness

Meink: Long-Range Nuclear Cruise Missile ‘Going Well’ but Entering Critical Phase

Mitchell Institute In the News

New Report: Time Is Now to Start Work on Guardians in Space to Counter China

Boots on the moon needed to beat ‘belligerent’ China: Mitchell Institute

It Is Time for Military Space, Study Says

One Aircraft and the Architecture of Dependence

Chronic pilot shortages. Ancient planes. The Air Force needs upgrading.

SDA director Sandhoo takes on broader Space Force missile warning portfolio

Taiwan says China deploying over 500 converted fighter-jet drones

Valkyrie redux: supercruising bombers could viably replace B-52s

Recent Mitchell Institute Publications

Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to U.S. Space Superiority

Rebuilding American Airpower: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict

China Airpower Tracker

Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries

Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative

It’s Time to Invest: Enhancing Current and Future U.S. Air Force Airlift

A Broader Look at Dynamic Space Operations: Creating Multi-Dimensional Dilemmas for Adversaries

Winning the Next War: Overcoming the U.S. Air Force’s Capacity, Capability, and Readiness Crisis

About the Mitchell Institute

See an error or have feedback on our site?

An Imperative for the Nation

America 250

Listen & Watch Now

Congressman August Pfluger

Gen. John D. Lamontagne

Illinois

The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid

US Must Return to Moon to Counter ‘Belligerent’ China, Think Tank Warns

The US Space Force must prepare to deploy service members to the Moon.

Space Force needs to prepare for an ‘in-person’ moon conflict with China, new report argues

Defining Roles and Missions in the Indian Military Towards True Optimisation and Jointness

Meink: Long-Range Nuclear Cruise Missile ‘Going Well’ but Entering Critical Phase

Mitchell Institute In the News

New Report: Time Is Now to Start Work on Guardians in Space to Counter China

Boots on the moon needed to beat ‘belligerent’ China: Mitchell Institute

It Is Time for Military Space, Study Says

One Aircraft and the Architecture of Dependence

Chronic pilot shortages. Ancient planes. The Air Force needs upgrading.

SDA director Sandhoo takes on broader Space Force missile warning portfolio

Taiwan says China deploying over 500 converted fighter-jet drones

Valkyrie redux: supercruising bombers could viably replace B-52s

Recent Mitchell Institute Publications

Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to U.S. Space Superiority

Rebuilding American Airpower: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict

China Airpower Tracker

Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries

Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative

It’s Time to Invest: Enhancing Current and Future U.S. Air Force Airlift

A Broader Look at Dynamic Space Operations: Creating Multi-Dimensional Dilemmas for Adversaries

Winning the Next War: Overcoming the U.S. Air Force’s Capacity, Capability, and Readiness Crisis

About the Mitchell Institute

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