Policy Paper Release

Military Human Spaceflight: A Key Component to American Space Superiority

DATE: May 22, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am ET

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As the modern space race heats up and more humans venture into orbit and to the Moon, the Space Force will likely need to place Guardians in space to defend American interests. In the latest paper from the Mitchell Institute’s Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence, Col (ret) Kyle “Puma” Pumroy outlines the conditions requiring future human military spaceflight and the steps the Space Force can take to make it a reality. With increasing competition for positional advantage in space exploration and the burgeoning commercial human spaceflight market, the United States is at a pivotal moment to initiate a program that will provide a crucial element for enduring space superiority. Join us for an in-depth discussion on this thought-provoking paper.


Speakers

Kyle PumroySenior Resident Fellow for Space Studies, MI-SPACE
Charles GalbreathDirector and Senior Resident Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence
Gen Kevin P. Chilton USAF (Ret.)Explorer Chair, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE)
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