The Voice from Enceladus
An autonomous rover and its Earth-based twin demonstrate the future of AI-driven space exploration, using paired intelligence systems to overcome the communication barriers of deep space missions.
Space
Defense and Intelligence Applications of Suborbital Aircraft
Emerging suborbital aircraft merge rocket performance with aircraft flexibility, offering defense agencies responsive space access from standard runways. This capability creates a powerful complement to traditional launch systems for time-critical intelligence and defense applications.
Rapid Response: How Rocket Cargo Could Reshape Military Logistics in the Taiwan Strait
The Air Force is moving toward testing rocket-based logistics that could deliver supplies to anywhere on Earth within hours. In scenarios like a Taiwan blockade, this technology could be a game-changer.
Tactically Responsive Launch: A Critical Component of 21st Century Space Strategy
As the U.S.-China space race escalates, tactically responsive launch (TRL) is crucial. TRL permits quick satellite deployment, countering space warfare threats. Technological advancements and policy adjustments are imperative in this new space age.
Hypersonic Weapons: Strategic Implications in 21st Century Great Power Competition
This whitepaper examines the strategic implications of hypersonic weapons in great power competition, with focus on a US-China Taiwan scenario. It analyzes current capabilities, potential employment strategies, and impacts on strategic stability.