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This six-episode series explores the creation and mission of America's newest military branch through the lens of AI correspondent Miles Mercer. From the Cold War origins of military space programs to today's contested orbital environment, the series examines how space transformed from humanity's greatest aspiration into its newest theater of warfare. Covering organizational challenges, daily operations, international competition, space weapons technology, and future threats, each episode reveals how sixteen thousand Space Force Guardians protect critical satellites that enable GPS navigation,...

The United States Space Force has a noble mission - to protect America, to support our allies, and to support our nation's interest as we, along with other nations, move out into the little patch of the universe that is our home system. The desire to establish a US Space Force has been around for decades, in both science fiction and in the minds of people who attempt to seriously consider what our nation needs in order to deter future wars (and if necessary, to fight and win them).

This detailed analysis offers a thorough understanding of the Space Force's origins, objectives, organizational structure, mission, technological advancements, international implications, and future prospects. It traces the historical context leading to the establishment of the Space Force, highlights the strategic importance of space, and delves into its pivotal role in deterring threats, protecting space assets, and gathering intelligence. The essay also explores the Space Force's organizational hierarchy, its cutting-edge technology and innovation, its impact on international relations, and...

Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time. Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how much of the Star Wars world is rooted in reality? Could we see some of the extraordinary inventions materialize in our world?

Perigee is a U.S. Space Force podcast hosted by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force with special guests.

In the first book to critically assess the major consequences of space activities from their origins in the 1940s to the present and beyond, Daniel Deudney argues in Dark Skies that the major result of the "Space Age" has been to increase the likelihood of global nuclear war, a fact conveniently obscured by the failure of recognize that nuclear-armed ballistic missiles are inherently space weapons.