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Who does what in the national security space enterprise? Todd Pennington, Senior Research Fellow for Space Strategy and Policy in the INSS Center for Strategic Research, surveys several deliberations about roles and missions in the national security space enterprise, which are likely to endure into the next administration. Read more in this SpaceNews op-ed. #SpaceCommand #SpaceForce #SpaceNationalGuard #NationalSecurity #INSS #CSR

In today’s evolving #nationalsecurity environment, collaboration between the private sector and the national security community is vital. #BENS serves as a bridge, bringing these sectors together to further safeguard our nation. At the core of BENS's work is the dedication of our members who help drive innovative solutions and bring expertise without equity to advance our nation's security. Learn more about how–together–we are making a lasting impact. ⬇️ www.bens.org Photos: BENS, U.S. Space Command

🌌 Advancing Collaboration in Space Security 🌌 We’re excited to see initiatives like the #USSPACECOM Space Cooperation Board driving forward the integration of allies and partners to strengthen space security. 🚀 At UC2, we share the belief that collaboration across organizations and disciplines is essential to addressing the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. This year's SCB, co-chaired by leaders from USSPACECOM, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, and the USSF Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnership, exemplifies how strategic alignment can shape the future of global security efforts. As we continue fostering innovation through academic partnerships, we look forward to contributing to similar dialogues that emphasize ethical research, interdisciplinary approaches, and workforce development to ensure resilience and readiness across all domains—on Earth and beyond. 🌍✨ #CybersecurityInnovation #CollaborationInAction #SpaceSecurity 

🛰 Watch Aaron Bateman, PhD, historian and author of Weapons in Space, discuss great power competition in space from the Cold War to today in the latest PSSI Space Security Guest Lecture. Guided by Dr. Roman Joch, the lecture covers the Strategic Defense Initiative's legacy, modern military space strategies, and lessons from Ukraine. #PSSIspace #spacesecurity

#USSPACECOM held the Space Cooperation Board in Colorado Springs, uniting leaders to advance Space Security Cooperation. This year's outcomes will guide allied and partner integration, shaping the future of collaboration across the enterprise. New this year, the SCB was co-chaired by the USSPACECOM Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, and the USSF Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnership.

Our new paper: What Will Happen in the First Space Hostage Crisis? – September, 2024 Gordon Roesler - Marc Feldman - Patrick Lin While the concept may seem far-fetched, there is a high probability that malicious actors will take hostages in space in the near future. The growth of space as a commercial sector and critical military area of operations makes such an incident almost inevitable. Given current US policies, capabilities, jurisdictional conflicts, and force structures, however, such an event will likely lead to sub-optimal crisis handling by the US government. This paper explores the potential for hostage-taking in space and the deficiencies of existing countermeasures and incident response processes—along with possible solutions that can avert the worst outcomes in the future. https://lnkd.in/erJXakB4

The incoming Trump administration is likely to propose ramping up commercial space to serve national security needs, according to a new paper from the National Security Space Association (NSSA)'s Moorman Center for Space Studies. Story by Defense Daily. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/efKVgp7b

Attending the AUSA convention at the heart of my nation's capital gave me an opportunity to analyze the range of defense contracting companies small, large, private, and public- as potential candidates for my department's portfolio. They offer investment potential, but more importantly, they reflect the evolving landscape of global security. Yet, as I speak of defense, it’s impossible to ignore the toll of the ongoing conflicts that we see today. The loss of civilian lives, the displacement of families, and the reshaping of states/nations are deeply tragic. These events should remind us that while technology and strategy progress, the human cost of war remains painfully high. In the end, it’s not just about how we invest our resources, but how we invest in a future that values peace as much as it does progress.

In the next episode of Real Space Strategy, we talk about Greenland, the Arctic and it's importance to American spacepower and national defense strategy. Coming this Monday!!! See you then!! National Institute for Deterrence Studies Drew Horn George A. Sorial National Security Space Institute

In testimony to the Senate Armed Services subcommittee, U.S. defense officials stressed the importance of increased investment in space capabilities to retain #SpaceDominance. John D. Hill and Gen. Michael A. Guetlein warned of growing threats from China and Russia, prompting the Pentagon to allocate $33.7 billion in its 2025 budget for space programs. Key priorities include #SatelliteCommunications, #MissileWarningSystems, and collaboration with allies. Moreover, the integration of #CommercialSpaceTechnologies is critical to strengthening the nation's defense architecture, ensuring resilience and #NationalSecurity against emerging #counterspace threats. The urgency for action stems from adversaries' efforts to close the space dominance gap, necessitating continued investment in innovation and joint-force capabilities to safeguard national security. https://lnkd.in/eFtQg_8b #SpaceWarfare #SpaceForce #USDefense #InnovationInSpace #StrategicInvestments #SpaceResilience #SatelliteCommunications #MissileWarningSystems #DefenseBudget2025 #USAllies #InteroperabilityInSpace #CounterSpaceCapabilities #SpaceSecurity #SpaceArchitecture