In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney explores space launch operations, infrastructure, and technologies with Brad Appel, the Chief Technology Officer of Ursa Major, and Mitchell Institute’s Charles Galbreath. Today, all U.S. military operations rely on space capabilities and effects delivered from the on-orbit architecture. Assured access to space and robust launch infrastructure are foundational for mission success—especially given growing demand and the realities of a burgeoning threat environment. Launch operations remain a technically challenging mission and must not be taken for granted. Factors like confidence, capacity, cadence, and cost are hugely important for future launch solutions.

Guests

Charles GalbreathSenior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence

Brad AppelChief Technology Officer, Ursa Major

Host

Heather PenneySenior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Credits

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