Spacepower Podcast

Brig. Gen. Stephen G. Purdy Jr. is dual-hatted as Director, Requirements, Architectures and Analysis and Director, Plans, Programs and Financial Management, Headquarters United States Space Force, Peterson Air Force, Base, Colorado. He is responsible for developing strategy, doctrine and policy for the command’s space operations, defining the future of space systems through requirements definition...

The Space Training and Readiness Delta Provisional (STAR Delta) is a provisional delta of the United States Space Force and headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base. Space Training and Readiness Delta Provisional is be responsible for the training and education of space professionals, as well as the development of space warfighting doctrine and will serve as the precursor to the Space Training and...

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Josh Carlson who recently self-published Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy. A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.uss...

The United States Space Force recently finalized their Space doctrine under the leadership of Gen Raymond, CSO, and Maj Gen Bill Liquori. Listen in to this event as we gain the insights of how the doctrine was developed and how it will help inform the United States' Space Superiority Mission

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Josh Carlson who recently self-published Spacepower Ascendant: Space Development Theory and a New Space Strategy. A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sectors. To gain a better understanding of what the US Space Force is all about and why it is a critical component to our National Security, please go to www.uss...

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Mtichell Overton and Justin Lotsbom of Quantum Aerospace LLC. They will both be retiring from the Air Force this year after a combined 40 years of experience in the intelligence community. Most of that time has been dedicated to promoting the space intelligence mission. A space pro podcast covers topics from military, industry, civil and education sect...

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Col Mike “Sax” Mathes, USAF retired, who recently ran the 414th combat training squadron at Nellis AFB, NV. The 414this responsible for planning and executing RED FLAG exercises designed to allow aircrews the opportunity to fight through their first 10 combat sorties. The intent was to allow tactical experts the opportunity to meet the most difficult t...

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Lt Col Robert “Mutha” Folker, the 7th Intelligence squadron squadron commander. The 7th intelligence squadron falls under 16th Air Force and the 70th ISRW. In this interview we hear the insights from a career intelligence officer on how the USSF could organize its intelligence professionals. He highlights a prescription to ensure intelligence is at the...

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Lt Gen Dave Buck, USAF retired, who has had a distinguished career as a space operator, warfighter and leader. We delve into concepts ranging from the need for space intelligence to development of a warfighting culture through advanced training and wargames and logistics.   We conclude with recommendations on what can be done to help the USSF move forw...

On this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview Lt Col Brandon “Coach” Davenport, the second space warning squadron commander on his Schriever Essay Award winning paper “On Implementing a Space war-fighting construct…A treatise on applied frameworks from other domains”. In his paper he discusses the four tenants that are going to be necessary for future space warfighters, they are authority, respons...

ON this edition of “A Space Pro”,  Dr. Michael "Ludes" Martindale and I interview Cadets Willams and Van Hegewald who started the Institute for Applied Space Policy and Strategy.  

ON this edition of “A Space Pro”, I interview retired Air Force Colonel Brian “Yosh” Yoshimoto who has over 25 years experience working in the space domain. As an industry leader steeped in the mission, Yosh has a unique perspective on the importance of this new service.

The importance of education in the stand up of the United States Space Force. 

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