Spacepower Podcast

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Spacepower is a strategic podcast from the Space Force Association exploring the leaders, ideas, and operations shaping the space domain. Hosted by SFA Founder Bill “Hippie” Woolf, the show features conversations with senior military leaders, policymakers, and industry experts on deterrence, maneuver, technology, and the evolving role of space in national security. Episodes include in-depth interviews and solo analysis breaking down the trends defining the future of spacepower.

  1. 6 小時前

    Can America Build Fast Enough to Win in Space?

    The best technology doesn't matter if you can't build enough of it. That's the industrial base challenge facing national security space right now, and it's the central argument Matt Magaña made during a conversation at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. Magaña is the President of Defense and National Security at Voyager Technologies and a board member of the Space Force Association. He's spent his career on both sides of the defense acquisition equation: managing billion-dollar portfolios at Raytheon, leading high-rate small satellite production at Blue Canyon Technologies, and now building the infrastructure to scale mission-ready systems at volume. In this episode, he and SFA Founder Bill Woolf discuss: - Why manufacturing capacity, not technology, is now the defining variable in space superiority - The two supply chain choke points keeping defense leaders up at night: electronics and propulsion - What Golden Dome demands from the industrial base, and why no single company can deliver it alone - How acquisition reform is shifting the government-industry relationship from vendor to partner - What the "minimum viable product" concept actually means for how industry responds to requirements - Why transparency from the government side is the single most important thing for small companies right now - What Space Force Guardians should understand about their relationship with commercial industry - How to build a company capable of inserting technology at the speed relevance demands Recorded at the Redwire Stage at the 41st Space Symposium. Hosted by Bill Woolf Produced by Ty Holliday AV By Redwire Production Support by Emily Honhart and Omar Mahmoud Matt Magaña is President of Defense and National Security at Voyager Technologies. He previously served as President and CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies and held executive roles at Raytheon overseeing billion-dollar portfolios in electronic warfare, space control, and missile defense. Learn more about the U.S. Space Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/ Join SFA: https://ussfa.org/ Subscribe for more conversations on spacepower, national security, and the future of the space domain.

    25 分鐘

  2. 2 天前

    Beyond the Artemis Accords: The Case for a Space Treaty Organization

    The Artemis Accords brought dozens of nations together around shared principles, but principles without structure aren't policy. In a domain where commerce, exploration, and national security increasingly overlap, non-binding norms aren't enough. And the window to act is narrowing. In this episode of the Spacepower Podcast, SFA Founder and host Bill Woolf sits down with Dr. Eric Sundby, CEO of TerraSpace, SFA Board Member, and now the first maritime space officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, to make the case for something more formal: a Space Treaty Organization. Drawing on his PhD dissertation, published op-eds, and direct experience working across the civil, commercial, and national security space sectors, Sundby argues that the United States needs to move from bilateral handshakes to binding multilateral frameworks, before China and Russia fill the vacuum. This conversation covers: Why the Artemis Accords are a critical first step, and why they aren't enoughWhat a Space Treaty Organization would actually do (and what it would not look like)The Wolf Amendment, ILRSCO, and the legal contradictions already undermining U.S. space cooperationWhy SEATO failed and NATO succeeded, and what that means for space governanceHow China's strategy on Earth (artificial islands, territorial claims, debt diplomacy) maps directly onto its posture in spaceThe commercial angle: how TerraSpace's critical minerals work depends on clearer property rights and reduced regulatory frictionWhy inaction at this point in history equals ceding groundReal-life Starfleet, and why the values we carry into space matter as much as the capabilities From the South China Sea to the lunar surface, the patterns are already clear. The question is whether the United States and its allies will build the framework that keeps the space domain free, or wait until the other side has already poured the sand. Hosted by Bill Woolf Produced by Ty Holliday Guest: Dr. Eric Sundby, CEO, TerraSpace | SFA Board Member | U.S. Navy Reserve (Maritime Space Officer) Dr. Sundby holds a PhD focused on space governance and international cooperation frameworks and is the author of the op-ed "America Needs a Space Alliance." Read Dr. Sundby's Op Ed: https://spacenews.com/america-needs-a-space-alliance/ Join SFA: https://ussfa.org/ Subscribe for more conversations on spacepower, national security, and the future of the space domain.

    40 分鐘

  3. 4月28日

    Our Space Future Depends on What We Teach Kids Today

    What does it take to turn today's elementary school students into tomorrow's space workforce? In this episode of the Spacepower Podcast, SFA Founder and host Bill Woolf sits down with Col. Eric Zarybniski, Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access at Space Systems Command, and Dr. Emily Zarybniski, a 2026 Space Foundation International Teacher Liaison, to explore one of the most critical, and often overlooked challenges in maintaining space superiority: education. Every Guardian, every engineer, every mission planner who will defend and expand America's presence in space started somewhere. A teacher who made it click. A concept that sparked curiosity. A moment when space stopped being abstract and became possible. The pipeline from K-12 classrooms to national security capability is longer than most people realize, and more fragile. Today's students touch space 50 times a day through GPS, streaming video, weather apps, and communication networks. But most have no idea how deeply connected they are to the domain, or that careers in space exist beyond astronauts. In this conversation, Col. and Dr. Zarybniski discuss: Why K-12 space education is a matter of national security, not just workforce development What gets students genuinely excited about space careers (hint: it starts with Diet Coke and Mentos) The critical difference between STEM and STEAM—and why artists, designers, and creative thinkers belong in the space enterprise How to reach students before they've decided "space isn't for me" or "I'm not good at math" What it's like to explain quantum physics on neighborhood walks and thermodynamics at the dinner table Why the Space Foundation's International Teacher Liaison Program matters for building the next generation How military families balance launching rockets to orbit and teaching kids who will one day design them The reality of being a Guardian in 2026, and why more people still ask "Is the Space Force real?" What parents and educators can do right now to inspire the space-native generation From classroom experiments to mission director decisions at Cape Canaveral, this episode connects the dots between inspiring young minds and delivering combat-ready space capabilities. Because the Space Force of 2040 is sitting in fourth grade classrooms right now. Hosted by Bill Woolf Produced by Ty Holliday Guests: Col. Eric Zarybniski, Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access, Space Systems Command He leads the acquisition, development, and operation of the $13.5 billion National Security Space Launch programs, delivering critical payloads to orbit from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. Dr. Emily Zarybniski, 2026 Space Foundation International Teacher Liaison She is one of 38 elite educators selected globally to inspire the next generation of space professionals through hands-on STEAM education in elementary and middle school classrooms. Learn more about Space Systems Command: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/ Learn more about the U.S. Space Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/ Join SFA: https://ussfa.org/ Subscribe for more conversations on spacepower, national security, and the future of the space domain.

    34 分鐘
  4. No Integration, No Mission: Col. Strizzi on Making Space Systems Fight Together

    4月23日

    No Integration, No Mission: Col. Strizzi on Making Space Systems Fight Together

    What does it take to turn a collection of space systems into a unified warfighting capability?In this episode of the Spacepower Podcast, SFA Founder and host Bill Woolf sits down with Col. Strizzi, Director of Enterprise Integration at the Space Systems Integration Office, to unpack one of the most critical—and often overlooked—challenges in modern space operations: integration.Space is a system of systems. Satellites, sensors, networks, and ground infrastructure all feed decisions across the joint force. But as the Space Force grows, adds partners, and fields new capabilities, those systems don’t automatically work together. And in a contested domain, adversaries are actively trying to break those connections.Integration is no longer a background function. It’s a warfighting imperative.In this conversation, Col. Strizzi discusses:What the Space Systems Integration Office actually does—and why it was createdWhy integration is foundational to delivering real operational effectsThe challenge of connecting legacy systems with rapidly emerging technologiesHow the Space Force is breaking down silos across organizations and mission areasWhat it means to build a truly “enterprise-level” space architectureThe role of partnerships across the joint force, industry, and alliesWhy integration must be continuous, not a one-time effortHow success is measured when the mission is making everything else work togetherFrom stitching together complex architectures to enabling faster, more informed decision-making, this episode explores how the Space Force is moving beyond individual capabilities to deliver integrated combat power in orbit.Hosted by Bill WoolfProduced by Ty HollidayGuest: Col. Strizzi, Director of Enterprise Integration, Space Systems Integration OfficeHe leads efforts to ensure that the Space Force’s diverse systems, technologies, and mission partners operate as a cohesive, effective enterprise capable of delivering mission-critical outcomes.Learn more about the U.S. Space Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/Learn about Space Systems Command Integration Office: https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/SSC-Command-Offices/Space-Systems-Integration-OfficeJoin SFA: https://ussfa.org/Subscribe for more conversations on spacepower, national security, and the future of the space domain.

    40 分鐘
  5. The Blueprint: Gen. Saltzman on the Future of the Space Force

    4月15日

    The Blueprint: Gen. Saltzman on the Future of the Space Force

    In this exclusive episode of the Spacepower Podcast, SFA Founder and host Bill Woolf sits down with U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, for his first and only interview on two landmark documents released today: the Future Operating Environment and the Objective Force. These aren't talking points. They're the blueprint, the Space Force's clearest public statement yet on where the service is headed, what it's building, and why it matters. And General Saltzman chose to break it down here first. From force design to future budgets, from allied partnerships to Guardian readiness, this episode goes further than any public statement has gone before, straight from the CSO himself. Thank you to CXAL (Connected Alliances) for sponsoring this episode of Spacepower Podcast. To learn more about CXAL, visit https://cx-al.com Hosted by Bill Woolf Produced by Ty Holliday Guest: General B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force As CSO, General Saltzman sets the direction for the entire service, its doctrine, its forces, and its future. The Future Operating Environment and Objective Force represent his vision for what the Space Force must become to meet the demands of the most contested and crucial domain. Read the Future Operating Environment: https://www.spaceforce.mil/Portals/2/Documents/SAF_2026/Future_Operating_Environment_2040.pdf Read the Objective Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/Portals/2/Documents/SAF_2026/OFD_2040_Baseline_Final.pdf Learn more about the U.S. Space Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/ See the accompanying blog post: https://ussfa.org/exclusive-cso-objective-force/ Join SFA: https://ussfa.org/ For inquiries: publicaffairs@ussfa.org Follow for more conversations on spacepower, national security, and the future of the space domain.

    37 分鐘
  6. The Space Force Might Get Its Biggest Budget Ever. Now What?

    4月9日

    The Space Force Might Get Its Biggest Budget Ever. Now What?

    The FY27 President's Budget request for the U.S. Space Force comes in at $71.24 billion, more than double the prior year, and the largest budget request in the service's history. But what does a number like that actually mean, and will Congress fund it? Read Shawn Barnes Full Op-Ed: https://ussfa.org/shawn-barnes-pbr-response/ In this episode of the Spacepower Podcast, SFA Founder and host Bill Woolf sits down with two guests who've lived this process from the inside: Shawn Barnes, who spent years walking space budgets to Capitol Hill as the Department of the Air Force's primary liaison to the Appropriations Committee, and SFA CEO Brig. Gen. (ret.) Damon Feltman, who helped build the Space Force budget structure from inside the Pentagon as Deputy Director of the S-5. Together, they break down what this request really says about the administration's commitment to space, and what stands between this budget and becoming law.In this conversation, they discuss: Why both guests had an immediate "wow — and about time" reaction to the top line What Congress will actually focus on: execution risk, empire-building concerns, and line-by-line scrutiny Why the $71B is Space Force dollars — separate from Golden Dome funding — and what that signals strategically The manpower surge: from ~10,600 Guardians to a proposed 13,200, and what that ramp could mean long-term How the reconciliation/appropriations split structure complicates the path to passage Space Domain Awareness funding more than doubling — and whether it's enough against China and Russia The classified R&D budget jumping from $6.5B to $17.3B, and how you defend a number you can't explain publicly P-LEO SATCOM investment and what it signals to the commercial sector Launch services tripling — and the industrial base bottlenecks that money alone won't solve The AMTI/GMTI mission transfer to space and whether the Space Force is organizationally ready A 250% increase in education and training — and why it's probably still a down payment SFA's Capitol Hill briefing series and how the association is helping educate members and staff on what this budget is really asking for Hosted by Bill Woolf Produced by Ty Holliday Guests:Shawn Barnes, Former Department of the Air Force Primary Liaison to the Appropriations Committee and Former Chief of Space Policy, Joint Staff. One of the most experienced voices in navigating the intersection of space investment and congressional politics. Brig. Gen. (ret.) Damon Feltman, CEO, Space Force Association. Former Deputy Director of the Space Force S-5 (budget) and former Numbered Air Force Vice Commander. Feltman helped build the Space Force's budget architecture from inside the Pentagon before retiring from civil service. Learn more about the U.S. Space Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/ Read Shawn Barnes Full Op-Ed: https://ussfa.org/shawn-barnes-pbr-response/ Join SFA: https://ussfa.org/ Subscribe for more conversations on spacepower, national security, and the future of the space domain. Views and opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not represent the views of the U.S. Government, Department of War, or their respective organizations.

    1 小時 1 分鐘
  7. Building Combat Power in Orbit: Lt. Gen. Gagnon on Training Space Operators

    4月7日

    Building Combat Power in Orbit: Lt. Gen. Gagnon on Training Space Operators

    What does it take to build combat power when the domain itself is still being defined?In this episode of the Spacepower Podcast, SFA Founder and host Bill Woolf speaks with Lt. Gen. Greg Gagnon, Commander of Combat Forces Command, about how the Space Force is preparing Guardians to operate in the most contested environment humanity has ever tried to control.Space is no longer a benign domain. As adversaries develop capabilities designed to contest U.S. operations on orbit, the mission is shifting from support to warfighting. And that shift demands operators who can do more than execute technical tasks. It demands resilience, judgment, and the ability to adapt under pressure.In this conversation, Lt. Gen. Gagnon discusses:What "training like we fight" actually means in space operationsHow realistic, integrated exercises prepare Guardians for degraded environmentsWhy integration with the joint force isn't optional—it's the missionHow Combat Forces Command builds readiness through immersive, scenario-based trainingThe cultural shift needed to move from compliance to initiativeWhy leadership expects operators to think critically, not just follow checklistsHow after-action reviews focus on learning, not blameWhat it takes to sustain combat readiness in a domain defined by speed and competitionFrom training operators to integrating with combatant commanders, from building culture to delivering effects under pressure, this episode explores how the Space Force is turning technology into combat power through the people who operate it.Hosted by Bill WoolfProduced by Ty HollidayGuest: Lt. Gen. Greg Gagnon, Commander, Combat Forces Command, U.S. Space ForceHe leads the training, readiness, and force presentation for space operations, ensuring Guardians are prepared to deliver effects in contested environments across the joint force.Learn more about Combat Forces Command: https://www.ussf-cfc.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/About-Combat-Forces-CommandLearn more about the U.S. Space Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/Join SFA: https://ussfa.org/Subscribe for more conversations on spacepower, national security, and the future of the space domain.

    51 分鐘
  8. The Fight for Space Is Already Here: Lt. Gen. Miller

    3月31日

    The Fight for Space Is Already Here: Lt. Gen. Miller

    What does it take to achieve space superiority when the fight is already underway?In this episode of the Spacepower Podcast, SFA Founder and host Bill Woolf speaks with Lt. Gen David N. Miller Jr., Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements, about how the Space Force is building a warfighting force in real time to meet a rapidly evolving threat.As adversaries expand their capabilities on orbit and develop systems designed to deny U.S. access to space, the domain is no longer benign. From supporting ongoing operations to preparing for future conflict, the Space Force must ensure freedom of action in, from, and to space, while denying that same advantage to its competitors.In this conversation, Lt. Gen. Miller discusses:• What “space superiority” actually means in a warfighting context• How adversary capabilities, particularly from China, are reshaping the domain• Why the Space Force is not yet sized for the fight it must prepare for• The shift from a support function to a contested warfighting domain• How the “objective force” is guiding future design, investment, and growth• Why acquisition, requirements, testing, and fielding are all being fundamentally reworked• How training and readiness are evolving to prepare Guardians for real-world conflictFrom missile warning to targeting, from resilience to orbital defense, this episode explores how spacepower is being transformed from an enabling capability into a decisive element of modern warfare.Hosted by Bill WoolfProduced by Ty HollidayGuest:Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr., Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements, U.S. Space ForceHe leads the development of the Space Force’s long-term strategy, force design, and capability requirements, translating emerging threats into the systems and structures needed to ensure space superiority for the joint force.Learn more about the U.S. Space Force:https://www.spaceforce.mil/Join SFA:https://ussfa.org/Subscribe for more conversations on spacepower, national security, and the future of the space domain.

    53 分鐘
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Spacepower is a strategic podcast from the Space Force Association exploring the leaders, ideas, and operations shaping the space domain. Hosted by SFA Founder Bill “Hippie” Woolf, the show features conversations with senior military leaders, policymakers, and industry experts on deterrence, maneuver, technology, and the evolving role of space in national security. Episodes include in-depth interviews and solo analysis breaking down the trends defining the future of spacepower.

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  • 創作者
    Space Force Association
  • 活躍年代
    2020年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    55
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © 2026 Space Force Association
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    Spacepower Podcast

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