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Episode 214 — Launch: The Fundamental Prerequisite for Space Superiority

Episode 214 — Launch: The Fundamental Prerequisite for Space Superiority

Update: 2024-12-14
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In this episode, Heather “Lucky” Penney explores space launch operations, infrastructure, and technologies with Brad Appel, the Chief Technology Officer of Ursa Major, and Mitchell Institute’s Charles Galbreath.


Today, all U.S. military operations rely on space capabilities and effects delivered from the on-orbit architecture. Assured access to space and robust launch infrastructure are foundational for mission success—especially given growing demand and the realities of a burgeoning threat environment. Launch operations remain a technically challenging mission and must not be taken for granted. Factors like confidence, capacity, cadence, and cost are hugely important for future launch solutions.










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Host: Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Resident Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies


Producer: Shane Thin 


Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey


Guest: Charles Galbreath, Senior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE)


Guest: Brad Appel, Chief Technology Officer, Ursa Major


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Episode 214 — Launch: The Fundamental Prerequisite for Space Superiority

Episode 214 — Launch: The Fundamental Prerequisite for Space Superiority

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