Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Feb 24 - Feb 28, 2025: Space Force Unveils "Golden Dome" Initiative, China Declassifies Tance 4-01 Satellite, and GAO Questions SDA Launch Plans
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In this week's intelligence briefing: Space Force Unveils "Golden Dome" Initiative, China Declassifies Tance 4-01 Satellite, and GAO Questions SDA Launch Plans.
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
"We Can Fly 8,000 Miles In 2 Hours": Ex-DARPA PM & President of NFA, Jess Sponable, on Making Hypersonic Travel Mainstream
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Aerospace pioneer Jess Sponable discusses how New Frontier Aerospace is revolutionizing global travel through rocket-powered aircraft, drawing from his extensive experience with DC-X, DARPA, and GPS development to make hypersonic flight accessible and cost-effective.
Wildfires
Wildfires
Meet Eleftherios Plafountzis: The F-16 Engineer Using Space Technology to Prevent Earth's Deadliest Fires—Before They Even Begin
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Meet Eleftherios Plafountzis, the former F-16 engineer who created a revolutionary satellite system that predicts wildfires 10 days before ignition, transforming aerospace technology into environmental protection.
Space Force
Space Force
Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Feb 17 - Feb 21, 2025: Space Force Culture Questioned, ABL Rebrands For Defense, And NASA Faces Workforce Changes
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In this week's intelligence briefing: Space Force Culture Questioned, ABL Rebrands For Defense, And NASA Faces Workforce Changes
Space Economy
Space Economy
“This Could Be Our Biggest Economy”: Former Space Commerce Director Kevin O'Connell on Transforming Space from Government Domain to $1.8 Trillion Market
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Explore Kevin O'Connell's insights on the $1.8 trillion space economy by 2035, driven by private innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration.
Sirotin Intelligence Unveils New Brand Identity
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Sirotin Intelligence is excited to unveil its brand new visual identity to the public!
Space Defense
Space Defense
How Do You Win a War in Space? Meet Ram Riojas, the Ex-Nuclear Commander Who Led 150 Combat Missions & Now Advises Nations on Space Defense
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The next war won't start on Earth—it will start in space. Former Air Force Colonel Ram Riojas, who led 150+ combat missions, explains why American infrastructure could be crippled in under 60 seconds through satellite attacks, and how nations must prepare for orbital warfare.
Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Feb 10 - Feb 15, 2025: Pentagon Scrutinizes SDA, China Sets Up Planetary Defense Unit, and Russia Replaces Roscosmos Chief
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Pentagon Scrutinizes SDA, China Sets Up Planetary Defense Unit, and Russia Replaces Roscosmos Chief
James Webb Space Telescope
James Webb Space Telescope
"First Day on the Job, Hubble Was Broken:" James Webb Space Telescope Pioneer Mike Kaplan on Crisis, Innovation, & Space's Commercial Revolution
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Mike Kaplan shares his journey from NASA's Hubble crisis to pioneering JWST, and how the space industry transformed from government-led programs to commercial innovation.
Space Innovation
Space Innovation
Meet Jules Ross: The Artist Turned Space Visionary Making Space Human-Friendly Through Earth's First Artificial Gravity Station
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While billionaires race to Mars, Jules Ross is solving space's biggest killer: zero gravity. His Space Station EO promises humanity's first artificial gravity platform—bringing Earth-like living to the stars.
Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Feb 3 - Feb 8, 2025: Pentagon Reviews SDA, Boeing's $2B Starliner Losses, and U.S.-Japan's Historic Space Mission.
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Pentagon Reviews SDA, Boeing's $2B Starliner Losses, and U.S.-Japan's Historic Space Mission.
Space Technology
Space Technology
Who Writes the Rules of Space? Attorney Michael J. Listner on the Fight to Control the Final Frontier
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Attorney Michael J. Listner uncovers the hidden legal battles shaping space exploration. From orbital debris to lunar governance, discover how nations and companies use lawfare to dominate the final frontier.