Executive order issued by President Trump to establish the “Iron Dome for America.” European Union calls for a "European Space Shield". US Space Force is rumored to be reducing their 2026 budget for in-space mobility. The Aerospace Corporation and Google are collaborating on space weather forecasting. And more.

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Our guest today is Lars Hoffman, Vice President of Government Sales at Blue Origin. 

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Selected Reading

Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness (The White House)

EU space commissioner calls for ‘European Space Shield’ (POLITICO)

Space Force zeroed out funding for in-space mobility in FY26 budget request: Sources (Breaking Defense)

The Aerospace Corporation and Google Public Sector Join Forces to Revolutionize Space Weather Forecasting with AI (PR Newswire)

India's space agency completes 1st Gaganyaan astronaut crew capsule (Space.com)

GITAI Successfully Completes Space Demonstration of In-House Developed 16U Satellite (GITAI)

Sen launches 4K livestream of Earth and space (Sen) 

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