Space Barons

This episode of Space Power Discussions examines Security and Stability in the New Space Age, exploring challenges to maintaining order in an increasingly contested domain. SAASS students analyze deterrence, norms, and resilience, connecting theoretical insights to current great power competition and offering perspectives on sustaining stability amid rapid technological and strategic change in space.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

This episode of Space Power Discussions explores The Space Barons by Christian Davenport, examining how entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos reshaped space access. SAASS students connect commercial competition, innovation, and ambition to national security, highlighting implications for military space strategy, partnerships, and the evolving space domain.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

This episode of Space Power Discussions explores Reentry by Eric Berger, examining the evolution of commercial spaceflight and its implications for national security and space power. SAASS students discuss innovation, public-private partnerships, and competition, drawing lessons for today’s strategic environment and the future role of the United States in space.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

This episode of Space Power Discussions examines Spies and Shuttles, exploring how intelligence collection and early shuttle programs shaped the modern space domain. SAASS students connect Cold War reconnaissance, technological innovation, and policy debates to today’s strategic environment, offering insights relevant to both seasoned practitioners and newcomers to space power.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

This episode of Space Power Discussions examines Test Gods, exploring the culture of experimental test pilots and risk in advancing aerospace capabilities. SAASS students connect lessons from flight testing to innovation, military space development, and strategic competition, highlighting how risk acceptance and experimentation shape the future of space power.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

This episode of Space Power Discussions explores Space Pirates, examining threats to space systems from non-state actors and illicit activity. SAASS students discuss vulnerability, governance gaps, and enforcement challenges, connecting these issues to broader strategic competition and highlighting implications for securing space infrastructure in an increasingly congested, contested, and competitive domain.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

This episode of Space Power Discussions examines War in Space by Bleddyn Bowen, exploring space as a warfighting domain. SAASS students analyze key strategic concepts, connecting theory to contemporary competition, deterrence, and military operations, offering insights into how space power shapes conflict and national security in today’s evolving environment.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

This episode of Space Power Discussions explores Liftoff by Eric Berger, tracing SpaceX’s early struggles and breakthroughs. SAASS students connect entrepreneurial risk, innovation, and government partnership to today’s space domain, highlighting implications for military space strategy, resilience, and the future of commercial contributions to national security.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

This episode of Space Power Discussions examines Realizing Tomorrow, exploring how visionary thinking and technological innovation shape the future space domain. SAASS students discuss emerging capabilities, strategic foresight, and policy challenges, connecting the book’s insights to great power competition and the evolving role of space in national security and global affairs.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

This episode of Space Power Discussions examines US Presidents and the Militarization of Space, exploring how presidential leadership has shaped U.S. space policy and military integration. SAASS students analyze key decisions across administrations, connecting historical choices to today’s strategic environment and offering insights into the evolving role of space in national security.All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.