Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Schriever Spacepower Series
Gen. Stephen N. Whiting
Join our discussion with Gen. Stephen Whiting as he speaks on the responsibilities and achievements of U.S. Space Command.
A Century of Liquid Rockets: Conversation with ULA’s Chief Rocket Scientist John Reed
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of liquid-fueled rockets. Mitchell Institute experts and John Reed, the Chief Rocket Scientist at United Launch Alliance, discuss this milestone event, launch advancements over the past 100 years, the future of this technology, and why it all matters.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Schriever Spacepower Series
Col. Corey J. Klopstein & Col. Craig J. Hackbarth
Learn from Col. Klopstein & Col. Hackbarth about the U.S. Space Force Operational Test and Training Infrastructure and their critical mission.
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Acquisition
Empowering actors at all levels with a smart set of options at the right time and place demands procuring the most effective, efficient, and resilient set of tools.
Airpower
No matter the mission, from air superiority and long range strike to air mobility and command and control, a broad range of missions executed in the air provide vital options at the strategic, operational, and tactical realms.
Budgeting
Resource investment must prioritize investments that will yield best value for the Air Force, Space Force, and national security establishment as a whole.
Industry
Nuclear
Strategic deterrence is the bedrock of the national security enterprise thanks to the virtues and value of the triad.
Strategy
Meeting national security requirements today and tomorrow requires insightful, creative approaches that prioritize America’s strengths, while not projecting undue vulnerability.