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Great webinar today - if you can make time to watch.

🚀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲'𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻 Phil Garrant 🚀 The United States Space Force is on an exhilarating journey, shaping the future of space operations with strategic vision and groundbreaking partnerships. A recent dialogue between Lt Gen Phil Garrant, Commander of Space Systems Command, and Matt Anderson, Chief Growth Officer of the Space Force Association, offered profound insights into the advancements and initiatives propelling us forward: 🛰️ 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Underlining the Space Force's commitment to innovation, Lt Gen Garrant spotlighted the essential role of commercial capabilities and alliances with academia and international partners. This approach accelerates mission capabilities and ensures the US remains the pioneer in space domain awareness and control. 👥 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀: A deep investment in our Guardians is at the core of Space Force's ethos. Initiatives to bolster workforce development are crucial for equipping our nation with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel. A culture of continuous learning and agility ensures that we're ready to tackle the evolving challenges of space warfare. 💡 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: The urgency of navigating the Great Power Competition (GPC) guides our strategic objectives. By 2026, the Space Force aims to be resilient and fully prepared to assert its capabilities in a contested space environment. Integrating mission deltas and systems is critical to achieving operational excellence and strategic depth. 🌎 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴: Recognizing our Guardians and their families' challenges, especially in areas with high living costs, we are committed to improving their quality of life. The well-being of our force's families is integral to maintaining the morale and dedication of our Guardians. 🔗 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: The success of Space Force's mission relies on robust connections—engaging with industry leaders, academic experts, and allies worldwide. Cultivating these relationships sets the stage for innovative solutions and collaborative success in space operations. Lt Gen Garrant's reflections, rooted in a legacy of military service and a profound commitment to the mission, highlight the unique ethos of the Space Force. As we embrace the future, these strategic pillars guide our path toward maintaining dominance in space and ensuring national security. Together, we're not just navigating the next frontier but defining it. To watch the full talk, check out the comments! 🔗👇 #SpaceForce #Innovation #Guardians #Space

Mark your calendar for the third-annual Space and Defense Innovation (SDI) Showcase and VIP Reception on March 9, 2024, in Austin, TX. SDI Events brings innovators together for an exclusive event featuring forward-thinking leaders in the space and defense sectors to facilitate expanding networks with ideal contacts. This year, we are expanding the VIP Reception to include a technology demo competition aimed at bringing the most leading-edge technologies together with the innovation community throughout the federal sector. Demo categories include: 🔸 Integrated Sensing and Cyber 🔸 Space Technology 🔸 Human-Machine Interfaces 🔸 Biotechnology 🔸 AI and Autonomy 🔸 Renewable Energy Generation and Storage 🔸 Quantum Science 🔸 Wildcard category We additionally will have category winners based on company size and best-in-show. This is not a start-up pitch competition. It is a demo awards competition that will result in 2 finalists facing off in front of a live audience of acquisition and innovation leaders, industry media, investors, and other leaders–to be crowned in front of a live audience. Applications are now open! If you’re interested in applying or getting involved, take a look at our website for more details: https://lnkd.in/gJbkwAMt. #SDI2024 #Space #Defense #Innovation #FedTech This event is made possible thanks to our past and current sponsors! Second Front Systems, Ward & Berry, PLLC, IBM, Optiv, Bell Flight, Modern Intelligence, Cherry Bekaert, Infleqtion, Valid Evaluation, Inc., ASCEND, Round Rock Chamber, Recurrent Ventures, Ultra Intelligence & Communications, Space Advisory Group, Worldwide Risk Management LLC., Siemens, Volcon | ePowersports, Bazze, RGP, Savimbo, DCI Next, Space Force Cadet Corps, AF CyberWorx, Armaments Research Company, Space Cowboy ADR, 3GIMBALS, Aerospace Industries Association, Defense & Aerospace Report, Payload, RealClearPolitics, Aerospace Defense Review, Ganesh Padmanabhan, Defense Entrepreneurs Forum, America's Future Series, BigBear.ai, Astroscale, Cesium, Halcyon, Concentric, Veriphix (please see the comments for more).

Space war would be very bad. We therefore seek to deter it. We need more critical thinking on how to deter it. This article is a great example of excellent critical thinking. Many lessons we should have learned from the Cold War are not being well applied to the space domain. Your thoughts? https://lnkd.in/gxvqGfB5

It would be interesting to do size comparisons of the Air Force from 1947-51 and compare them to the Space Force over the past 4 years.

#TransformingOrganizations General Chance Saltzman gave the clearest and most understandable explanation to date on the #SpaceForce mission and vision. #asc23 This was a masterclass in delivering a keynote speech at a professional conference. - He started with the threat - He explained the mission in a clear, methodical way - He transitioned to a call to action, with an explanation for each of his priorities - He celebrated the #Guardians, telling compelling stories about individuals that demonstrated the behaviors he wants to encourage throughout the force. What he didn't do: - Make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, like a new program, or organization, or uniform, or song. It's just not necessary at these conferences. - Beat around the bush about what the Space Force does. He wasn't afraid to discuss fighting if deterrence fails. A+ ... Semper Supra. The Space Force is now in a position to lead #DoD in developing people, adopting a flat and agile organization, and implementing new concepts for warfighting. Mike Trumpfheller DeAnna Burt Phil Garrant Steve Whitney

🛰 Now live from the Space Policy Show: Contested Space Strategy - Continuity & Change 🛰 From the Eisenhower administration into the modern era, space has been a domain of competition and cooperation. How have strategies employed by the US changed and stayed the same over the decades? In what ways has the warfighter been integrated into that evolution? Michael "Mick" Gleason, (Ph.D.) and Robin Dickey discuss these questions and more in the second episode in our Contested Space series. To listen to the full conversation and learn more about the Contested Space series, visit the link below ⬇ #SpaceStrategy #SpacePolicy #ContestedSpace

🛰️ Exploring the Unknown: The Pentagon's X-37B is gearing up for an intriguing mission, raising questions about its covert capabilities and the evolving landscape of space domain awareness. Dive deeper into this article shedding light on the mysterious spacecraft and its pivotal role in advancing space technologies. 🚀🌐 #X37B #SpaceTechnology #SpaceDominance #Innovation

Space technology and capability will be a vital topic for international discussion, and a dedicated section of World Defense Show 2024 (WDS). The domain of space takes centre stage at World Defense Show 2024, with the introduction of the dedicated Defense Space Arena, highlighting the vital role that space technology will play in shaping the future of national defense strategy globally. The Defense Space Arena, incorporating the Defense Space Domain and the Space Theatre, is a hub where countries can work together, sharing expertise, experience, and ideas. Leading space companies from all over the world will come together to showcase their latest technologies and collaborate on projects. Andrew Pearcey, CEO World Defense Show, said: “We are very excited about the possibilities presented by the Defense Space Arena, which go far beyond the five days of our event.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2fV2Tbq #wds2024 #events #space #technology #defenseindustry #aerospaceanddefense #aviation