From Here to the Stars Episode 41: Joel Mozer

From the Frontlines of Space Strategy: Dr. Joel Mozer on the Future of the U.S. Space Force | From Here to the Stars

In this exclusive episode of From Here to the Stars, host Stephen Euin Cobb interviews Dr. Joel Mozer, former Director of Science, Technology, and Research for the U.S. Space Force. With over 30 years in the space science and defense sector, Dr. Mozer shares his visionary insights into:
Strategic foresight and the 2060 space scenarios
The role of the U.S. Space Force in an era of geopolitical competition
Space rescue missions and the evolution of military space operations
AI, quantum tech, and cybersecurity in the space domain
Artemis, lunar colonization, and the implications for national security
Mitigating space debris, enabling satellite resilience, and space traffic management
Space experimentation, innovation, and collaboration with the private sector

Whether you're a space scientist, aerospace engineer, military strategist, or tech-savvy executive, this conversation is a must-watch to understand where the future of space warfare, exploration, and policy is headed.

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Key Topics & Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Dr. Joel Mozer
1:30 Strategic foresight and long-term planning for 2060
5:00 Role of Space Force in astronaut rescue and human spaceflight
10:00 National security priorities in space technology
18:00 Anti-satellite threats and space deterrence
23:00 The growing threat of space debris
30:00 International space collaboration and the Artemis Accords
37:00 U.S.-China competition in cislunar space
42:00 Commercial space partnerships and SpaceX's national role
48:00 Artificial intelligence in strategic space operations
51:00 Cybersecurity and quantum communications
54:00 Space weather and environmental challenges
1:00:00 Space situational awareness and emerging tech
1:06:00 Innovation, experimentation, and managing risk in defense
1:11:00 How government and private industry can work together

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