Space

Episode 121 – China’s Diplomatic Ascent: Key Observations

In Episode 121 of the Aerospace Advantage, China’s Diplomatic Ascent: Key Observations, John “Slick” Baum talks with China expert Daniel Rice about how the Asian superpower is gaining increased influence around the globe. Much of this ties to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a large-scale infrastructure and investment project first put forward by Xi Jinping in 2013. Since then, it has served as a center piece of Chinese foreign policy. This episode explores how

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April 6 – Aerospace Nation: Lt Gen Richard Moore & Lt Gen Philip A. Garrant

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to join Aerospace Nation with Lt Gen Richard G. Moore, Jr., Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, United States Air Force and Lt Gen Philip A. Garrant, Deputy Chief of Space Operations, Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements, United States Space Force on Thursday, April 6, at 10:00 am EST. The general officers will join us to discuss the nature of modern adversary threats, cooperation with allies and partners, and how

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Episode 120 – Space Security Imperative: Issue Update

In Episode 120 of the Aerospace Advantage, Space Security Imperative: Issue Update, John “Slick” Baum talks to Tim Ryan, Henry Heren, and Charles Galbreath of the Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) about the latest spacepower topics you’ve seen in the headlines. There’s a lot to track: adversary threats in orbit, spacepower lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine, the potential for a Space National Guard, commercial industry’s role in spacepower, and General

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April 5 – 2nd Annual Spacepower Security Forum

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to our 2nd Annual Spacepower Security Forum—an in-person event that will take place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, from 9:00 AM EST to 3:00 PM EST, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. Leaders will address spacepower strategy, operational concepts, policy, and budget priorities. Confirmed speakers include: When: 5 April 2023, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA 22202 The Mitchell Institute’s

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Press Release – Mitchell Institute Team Adds Two New Research Analysts

Arlington, Virginia | March 1, 2023 The Mitchell Institute is pleased to announce two additions to its research team: Aidan Poling and Christopher Byron have both joined as research analysts. The Mitchell Institute’s mission involves developing young professionals in airpower research and advocacy to ensure continued innovation in the air and space community. These analysts will also provide invaluable support as the Mitchell Institute continues its efforts to foster important conversations in the air and

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Press Release – Charles Galbreath joins the Mitchell Institute Team as Senior Fellow for Space Studies

Arlington, Virginia | February 28, 2023 The Mitchell Institute’s Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence is pleased to announce that Charles Galbreath has joined our team as a Senior Fellow for Space Studies. This reflects Mitchell Institute’s commitment to helping empower the smart growth of spacepower in the national security enterprise. Charles Galbreath is a retired United States Space Force Colonel, who previously served as the Deputy Chief Technology and Innovation Officer on the Headquarters United

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Airpower

No matter the mission, from air superiority and long range strike to air mobility and command and control, a broad range of missions executed in the air provide vital options at the strategic, operational, and tactical realms.

Space

National security space activities are essential facets of any military operation, while also creating conditions essential for the civilian economy.

Acquisition

Empowering actors at all levels with a smart set of options at the right time and place demands procuring the most effective, efficient, and resilient set of tools.

Strategy

Meeting nationals security requirements today and tomorrow requires insightful, creative approaches that prioritize America’s strengths, while not projecting undue vulnerability.

Budgeting

Resource investment must prioritize investments that will yield best value for the Air Force, Space Force, and national security establishment as a whole.

Nuclear

Strategic deterrence is the bedrock of the national security enterprise thanks to the virtues and value of the triad.