America 250

As an official supporting partner of America250, the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to host “America 250: The Air & Space Power Story,” a year-long short-form podcast series with extensive video content highlighting how every U.S. state has contributed to the history and evolution of these domains. Timed with the Nation’s 250th anniversary, the series explores iconic places, people, and innovations that have fundamentally shaped airpower and spacepower. This ties to communities across the country.

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

June 23 2026

Join us to discuss the key findings in our newest report and gain insight on how the United States must continue to build combat credibility, deter hostile behavior, control escalation, and ensure the United States’ ability to prevail in future space conflict.

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Missouri

June 17 2026

This week we visit Missouri! We discuss the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, the Mercury and Gemini capsules for NASA, the F-4 Phantom, and the F-15 Eagle.

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Recent Event

Gen. John D. Lamontagne

June 4 2026

The important role and duties of the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.

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Upcoming Event

Brig. Gen. Nikki R. Frankino & Ms. Melissa D. Blakesly

July 1 2026

Brig. Gen. Frankino serves as the Liaison between the Space Force and Congress on all programs, weapons systems and issues, including legislative and constituent inquiries.

Podcast

Arkansas

June 24 2026

This week we visit Arkansas! The “Natural State” was the home of Louise Thaden, a pioneering female aviator who set multiple flying records, including the women’s...

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In the News & Commentary

Pentagon asked Congress to more than double the U.S. Space Force’s budget, even as a new Mitchell Institute report warned that no one could yet agree where competition in orbit ends and open conflict begins

June 24 2026

Space Daily | June 26, 2026

In the News & Commentary

How China’s Navy Is Tightening the Noose on Taiwan

June 24 2026

The Wall Street Journal | June 19, 2026

Publications

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

June 23 2026

Arlington, VA | June 23, 2025 — The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is pleased to announce a new entry...

In the News & Commentary

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An Imperative for the Nation

America 250

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Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

Missouri

Gen. John D. Lamontagne

Brig. Gen. Nikki R. Frankino & Ms. Melissa D. Blakesly

Arkansas

Pentagon asked Congress to more than double the U.S. Space Force’s budget, even as a new Mitchell Institute report warned that no one could yet agree where competition in orbit ends and open conflict begins

How China’s Navy Is Tightening the Noose on Taiwan

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

Space Force May Need Presence on Moon, Paper Argues

Mitchell Institute In the News

Report: U.S. needs framework for responding to hostile acts in space

New Report Looks at US Options for Potential Escalating Conflict in Space

Power paradox: F-35 readiness crisis clouds US airpower over Taiwan

The robot wingmen the US hopes can outlast China’s missiles

The B-52 Bomber Is an Iconic, Aging Warhorse. Probe of Fatal Crash Could Influence Its Future

AFA IN ACTION: AFA Debuts ‘Salute to Space,’ Launching Annual Tradition

Victims ID’d in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on board

Recent Mitchell Institute Publications

The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid

Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to U.S. Space Superiority

Rebuilding American Airpower: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict

China Airpower Tracker

Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries

Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative

It’s Time to Invest: Enhancing Current and Future U.S. Air Force Airlift

A Broader Look at Dynamic Space Operations: Creating Multi-Dimensional Dilemmas for Adversaries

About the Mitchell Institute

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An Imperative for the Nation

America 250

Listen & Watch Now

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

Missouri

Gen. John D. Lamontagne

Brig. Gen. Nikki R. Frankino & Ms. Melissa D. Blakesly

Arkansas

Pentagon asked Congress to more than double the U.S. Space Force’s budget, even as a new Mitchell Institute report warned that no one could yet agree where competition in orbit ends and open conflict begins

How China’s Navy Is Tightening the Noose on Taiwan

Space Superiority Through the Spectrum of Conflict: Findings and Recommendations from the Conflict in Space Workshop

Space Force May Need Presence on Moon, Paper Argues

Mitchell Institute In the News

Report: U.S. needs framework for responding to hostile acts in space

New Report Looks at US Options for Potential Escalating Conflict in Space

Power paradox: F-35 readiness crisis clouds US airpower over Taiwan

The robot wingmen the US hopes can outlast China’s missiles

The B-52 Bomber Is an Iconic, Aging Warhorse. Probe of Fatal Crash Could Influence Its Future

AFA IN ACTION: AFA Debuts ‘Salute to Space,’ Launching Annual Tradition

Victims ID’d in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on board

Recent Mitchell Institute Publications

The Tactical C2 Imperative: Building a Resilient, Mobile Command and Control Grid

Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to U.S. Space Superiority

Rebuilding American Airpower: Balancing the Air Force’s Combat Forces for Peer Conflict

China Airpower Tracker

Strategic Attack: Maintaining the Air Force’s Capacity to Deny Enemy Sanctuaries

Charting a Path to Space Superiority: The Cross-Domain Imperative

It’s Time to Invest: Enhancing Current and Future U.S. Air Force Airlift

A Broader Look at Dynamic Space Operations: Creating Multi-Dimensional Dilemmas for Adversaries

About the Mitchell Institute

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