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Interested in catalyzing policy to shape the next strategic frontier? Join host Peter Garretson as he explores insights from space thought leaders across the private sector, military, government, and academia to help define a strategic vision for U.S. space policy.
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63. Charles Miller and Jim Muncy: Trump's Starfleet, Settlement and Frontier
In this episode, AFPC Senior Fellow in Defense Studies, Dr. Peter Garretson discusses President Trump's August 28, 2026 "Starfleet & Settlement" speech given at Johnson space center with space policy luminaries Charles Miller and Jim Muncy.
62. Steve Kwast: Building Space Logistics for a Robust Space Economy
In this episode, Peter Garretson sits down with Steve Kwast, Lt Gen, USAF (https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108470/steven-l-kwast/) (Ret.), PhD, Co-Founder and Chairman of SpaceBilt (https://www.spacebilt.com/), Inc.,
61. Christopher Stone: Grading the Space Force's Vision of the Future
In this episode, Peter Garretson sits down with Christopher Stone (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-stone-1977337/) to assess two major recent developments in U.S. space policy: the December Executive Order on Ensuring American Sp
60. Charles Miller: A Lunar Development Authority and What's at Stake on the Moon
In this episode, Peter Garretson talks with serial Space Entrepreneur Charles Miller. They discuss Charles' latest piece Cracking the Code on the Lunar Economy (https://www.csis.org/analysis/cracking-code-lunar-economy). The two delve into
59. Heather Pringle: Building capacity through Innovation & Collaboration
In this episode, Peter Garretson talks with Heather Pringle (https://www.spacefoundation.org/people/heather-pringle/), Maj Gen (https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1554624/heather-l-pringle/), USAF (Ret.), PhD, CEO of Sp
58. Ross Centers: The Strategic Moon, Safety Zones, Property Rights and Golden Dome
In this episode, Peter Garretson sits down with Ross Centers, CEO of Ethos Space (https://ethos-space.com/) explore his ambitious vision for creating large-scale space infrastructure. The conversation covers the Space Resources program at t
57. Dr. Sanjay Vijendran: The Space Solar Power Revolution
In this episode, Peter Garretson talks with Dr. Sanjay Vijendran, Director of Space (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/www.spaceenergyinsights.com)Energy Insights (http://www.spaceenergyinsights.com/), and former lead for the European Space
56. Dr. Philip Lubin: Planetary Defense and Large-Scale Directed Energy
In this episode, Peter Garretson talks with Dr. Philip Lubin. Dr. Philip Lubin from the UCSB Experimental Cosmology Group (https://www.deepspace.ucsb.edu/). Dr. Lubin discusses his groundbreaking work in laser technology and planetary defen
55. Fred Kennedy: Bringing the Nuclear Renaissance to Space
In this episode, Peter Garretson hosts Dr. Fred Kennedy, CEO of Dark Fission (https://darkfission.space/). Fred discusses his career and vision for space exploration, emphasizing the importance of developing nuclear thermal propulsion techn
54. Benjamin Johnis: Space Rescue
In this episode Peter Garretson speaks with Senior Master Sergeant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-johnis/)Benjamin Johnis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-johnis/), a Personnel Recovery Program Manager and former Air Force veter
53. The Next Space Race: Chapter 8
American Foreign Policy Council Space Policy Initiative co-directors Richard M. Harrison and Peter A. Garretson are taking a break from their original interview series to bring listeners something special—a free audio version of their co-au
52. The Next Space Race: Chapter 6 and 7
American Foreign Policy Council Space Policy Initiative co-directors Richard M. Harrison and Peter A. Garretson are taking a break from their original interview series to bring listeners something special—a free audio version of their co-au
51. The Next Space Race: Chapter 4 and 5
American Foreign Policy Council Space Policy Initiative co-directors Richard M. Harrison and Peter A. Garretson are taking a break from their original interview series to bring listeners something special—a free audio version of their co-au
50. The Next Space Race: Chapter 2 and 3
American Foreign Policy Council Space Policy Initiative co-directors Richard M. Harrison and Peter A. Garretson are taking a break from their original interview series to bring listeners something special—a free audio version of their co-au
49. The Next Space Race: Introduction and Chapter 1
American Foreign Policy Council Space Policy Initiative co-directors Richard M. Harrison and Peter A. Garretson are taking a break from their original interview series to bring listeners something special—a free audio version of their co-au
48. Christopher Stone: Space Warfare 101—Counterspace & Iron Dome: Dominance and victory on our terms
In this episode, Peter Garretson speaks with Christopher Stone (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-stone-1977337/), Senior Fellow for Space Deterrence at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, and former Special Assistant to th
47. Christopher Mason: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds and the Embryogenesis of Humanity
In this episode Peter Garretson talks with Christopher Mason, a Professor of Genomics, Physiology, Biophysics, and Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medicine and Director of the WorldQuant Initiative (https://meyercancer.weill.cornell.edu/news/
46. Jim Keravala: The Fastest Era of Economic growth in Human History; 25% of Global GDP by 2050
In this episode Peter Garretson talks with Jim Keravala (https://www.linkedin.com/in/keravala/), co-founder and CEO of OffWorld, inc (https://www.offworld.ai/). The conversation opens with the truly grand scale of ambition in space, beginni
45. Mike Snead and Jess Sponable: SpacePlanes! America's Unrealized Dream
In this episode Peter Garretson talks with Mike Snead (https://www.thespaceshow.com/guest/mike-snead) and Jess Sponable (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sponable-723ba06) about why America doesn't yet have true spaceplanes and their promis
44. Ilan Berman: Our Digital Competition with China Heats Up
In this episode, AFPC Senior Vice President, and host of the Disinformation Wars podcast, speaks with Col. Peter Garretson, AFPC Senior Fellow in Defense Studies and former chief futurist for the U.S. Air Force, regarding China’s recent str
43. Dr. Greg Autry: From Red Moon Rising to the Opening and Welcoming Nature of the Space Movement
In this episode Peter Garretson talks with Dr. Greg Autry, Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy at the University of Central Florida, and former member of the 2016 NASA Agency Review Team and White House Liaison to NAS
42. Jim Bridenstine: The Space Renaissance—Marshaling Space Commercialization in a Virtuous Cycle of Innovation
In this episode Peter Garretson has a discussion with former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. They delve into the strategic importance of space to our economy and security and counter-space threats. They review how Bridenstine got into s
41. Gen. Pete Worden: Cislunar, Interstellar, Artemis, Aliens, Space-Based Missile Defense, Asteroid Mining, Planetary Defense, Space Force 'Bluewater' Ops
In this episode Peter Garretson speaks with Simon “Pete” Worden (Brig Gen, USAF, Ret, PhD), Chairman of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation (https://breakthroughprize.org/). They discuss the purpose of spacefaring, the importance of https://w
40. Gen. Chance Saltzman: Competitive Endurance, Proposing a 'Theory of Success' for the Space Domain
In this episode, Peter Garretson meets with General Chance Saltzman (https://www.spaceforce.mil/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Print.aspx?PortalId=1&ModuleId=743&Article=2329659), Chief of Space Operations (CSO) for the United States Space Force.
39. Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro: To go far, we go together...one foot in front of the other.
In this episode Peter Garretson meets with Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro of the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/)). They discuss the White House space policies in the context of the Admini
38. Daniel Suarez: What Can U.S. Spacepower and USSF Learn from Hard Science Fiction?
In this episode Peter Garretson talks with science fiction author Daniel Suarez (http://daniel-suarez.com/) about his latest novel Critical Mass (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/651844/critical-mass-by-daniel-suarez/9780593183632/)
37. Dr. Kurt "Spuds" Vogel: NASA's Moon to Mars Objectives - A Blueprint for Sustained Human Presence in the Solar System
In this episode Peter Garretson talks with Dr. Kurt "Spuds" Vogel (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/dr-kurt-vogel-director-of-space-architectures/), NASA Director of Space Architectures, about NASA's Moon to Mars Objectives (https://www.nasa.go
36. Dr. Avi Loeb: Light-Sails, UAPS, Extraterrestrial Objects and Seeding the Milky Way
In this episode, Peter Garretson hosts Dr. Avi Loeb (https://astronomy.fas.harvard.edu/people/avi-loeb), Director of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics’ Institute for Theory and Computation, head of the Galileo Project (https:/
35. Gen. John Shaw: Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea - Space as a Military Area of Responsibility
In this episode, Senior Fellow Peter Garretson interviews Lieutenant General John E. Shaw, Deputy Commander of United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). They begin by explaining the role and responsibilities of USSPACECOM. They examine Gen.
34. Howard Bloom: The Infrastructure of Imagination: Garden the Solar System, Green the Galaxy
In this episode, Senior Fellow Peter Garretson interviews best-selling author Howard Bloom and founder of the Space Development Steering Committee. They discuss fundamental motivations for developing and settling space—humanity's destiny—an
