Space Power Discussions

About Space Power Discussions

Space Power Discussions is a limited series podcast created by the students of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS). Each episode explores influential books on space policy, strategy, and warfare, offering fresh insights and critical analysis. Join us as we connect academic thought to real-world space power challenges and future possibilities. All views expressed in this series are the speaker's own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

Publisher

School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

Category

education · government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 May 2025

Latest episode

15 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Security and Stability in the New Space Age

   This episode of Space Power Discussions examines Security and Stability in the New Space Age, exploring challenges to maintaining order in an increasingly contested domain. SAASS students analyze deterrence, norms, and resilience, connecting theoretical insights to current great power competition and offering perspectives on sustaining stability amid rapid technological and strategic change in space. All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

2. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Space Barons

   This episode of Space Power Discussions explores The Space Barons by Christian Davenport, examining how entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos reshaped space access. SAASS students connect commercial competition, innovation, and ambition to national security, highlighting implications for military space strategy, partnerships, and the evolving space domain. All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Reentry

   This episode of Space Power Discussions explores Reentry by Eric Berger, examining the evolution of commercial spaceflight and its implications for national security and space power. SAASS students discuss innovation, public-private partnerships, and competition, drawing lessons for today’s strategic environment and the future role of the United States in space. All views expressed in this series are the speaker’s own and are not necessarily reflective of the Department of Defense, the US government, any affiliated organizations, or the countries of the international students participating.

Who has been a guest on Space Power Discussions

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Wendy Whitman Cobb
• Neil Maher
• students from the School of Advanced Air and Space Power

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 9 / 100

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Quality

19

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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