Peter A. Garretson

Transformational Strategist, Futurist, Tech-Scout

Strategy and Strategic Planning
Air & Space Advanced Technology
Space Visionary

Dr. Peter Garretson is a Senior Fellow in Defense Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council and a strategy consultant who focuses on space and defense. He is the coauthor of Scramble for the Skies The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space, The Next Space Race: A Blueprint for American Primacy, and Space Shock: 18 Threats That Will Define Space Power, and the host of AFPC's Space Strategy Podcast.

Prior to joining AFPC, Col. Garretson spent over a decade as a transformational strategist for the Department of the Air Force, where he served as a strategy and policy advisor for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, as Division Chief of Irregular Warfare Strategy Plans and Policy, and as the Chief of the Future Technology Branch of Air Force Strategic Planning. As an instructor of Joint Warfare at Air University, he laid critical foundations for the future of American and allied spacepower, initiating the Schriever Scholars (America's premier program to develop space strategists), the Space Horizons Task Force (America's think tank for space), and developing the rationale for a U.S. Space Force. He taught courses in war theory, joint planning, and national security implications of artificial intelligence.

Col. Garretson was the first serving U.S. officer to serve as a visiting fellow at India’s premier strategic think tank, the Institute for Defense Studies and Analysis (IDSA) as a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) international affairs fellow where he authored a vision for U.S.-India Space Cooperation. He was the designer of several Joint and interagency, airpower, and spacepower wargames, including the Air Force Future Wargame Series (2005-2009) and the first-ever U.S.-UK-France Trilateral strategic wargame and first multi-agency asteroid deflection and disaster exercise.

Garretson served as a collaborator in on numerous strategic documents, including the 2011 National Military Strategy, the first Air Force Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Flight Plan, the Directed Energy Task Force, the Air Force Vision for Learning, Air Force Energy Horizons, Multi-Domain Command & Control Vision, DARPA 100 Year Starship, the Pentagon Study on Space Solar Power, the Fast Space Report for ultra-low-cost access to space, Air Force Space Command's Space Future 2060, and the Air Force’s Strategic Environmental Assessment, Air Force Futures Group and Blue Horizons Program.

A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garretson received his Master’s Degree in Human Factors in Aviation Science from Embry-Riddle University, and his Doctorate in Public Policy at Auburn University.

He was previously Division Chief of Irregular Strategy, Plans and Policy, where his focus was on how the United States can enhance the legitimacy of partner nations through a whole-of-nation concept called Aviation Enterprise Development (AED), and proactively shape the peacetime Air Domain to deliver positive foreign policy, security, and economic outcomes for the United States and its partners. He has previously served as an Airpower strategist and strategic policy advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force on his Strategic Studies Group, and four years as the Chief of Future Technology for HQ USAF Strategic Planning. He was the first serving US officer to serve as a visiting fellow at India’s premier strategic think tank, the Institute for Defense Studies and Analysis (IDSA) as a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) international affairs fellow. Lt Col Garretson is a former DARPA service chief's intern, Los Alamos National Lab service academy research associate, senior pilot, and winner of the NSS Space Pioneer Award. Lt Col Garretson helped architect the Air Force Future Wargame Series from 2005-2009, as well as conceiving and executing the first-ever multi-agency deflection and disaster exercise and the first US-UK-France Trilateral strategic workshops. He was a collaborator in a number of strategic documents, including the 2011 National Military Strategy (NMS), the NSSO Study, the UAS Flight Plan, the Air Force Vision for Learning, Air Force Energy Horizons, DARPA 100 Year Starship, and was the initiator of the Air Force Strategic Environmental Assessment, Air Force Futures Group and Blue Horizons Program. He has published on a variety of topics including space policy, space strategy, scenario-based planning, using Space & Energy to advance to US-India Strategic Partnership, Space-Based Solar Power, Planetary Defense, the role of Science Fiction in Strategic Planning, the Future of Wargaming, Grid Computing, Augmented/Synthetic Reality, and Airpower in US strategy in Asia, and is currently writing a book on a vision and grand strategy for America in Space. His team won the SECDEF/SECSTATE Diplomacy Development Defense D3 Innovation Challenge. He is currently funded by the OSD MINERVA initiative to study contemporary great power attitudes toward space expansionism, territoriality, and resource nationalism.

Other Bios: CFR, IDSA, NSS, SIGMA, Lifeboat, Kurzweil, Mil Bio, Linked-In, Facebook

Peter is currently working on a book on US Space Grand Strategy.

What I'm about: I'm about catalyzing the long term survival and expansion of humanity into space. One day I'd like to run an organization or policy think tank dedicated to space development and becoming a spacefaring civilization.

See Peter's talk, "A Billion Year Plan" at the Starship Congress here:

BOOKS

Garretson, Peter A., and Richard Harrison. Space Shock: 18 Threats That Will Define Space Power. Armin Lear Press, 2025. https://www.amazon.com/Space-Shock-Threats-Define-Power/dp/1968919007.

Garretson, Peter A., and Richard Harrison. The Next Space Race: A Blueprint for American Primacy. Praeger, 2023. https://www.amazon.com/Next-Space-Race-Blueprint-International/dp/1440880808.

Garretson, Peter A., and Namrata Goswami. Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space. Lexington Press, 2020. https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/scramble-for-the-skies-9781498583114/.

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION & REFEREED RESEARCH MONOGRAPHS

Garretson, Peter A. A Political History of the United States Space Force: The Role of National Security Concerns, Bureaucratic Politics, and Policy Entrepreneurs. PhD diss., Auburn University, December 2024. https://auetd.auburn.edu/handle/10415/10106.

Garretson, Peter A. Sky’s No Limit: Space-Based Solar Power, the Next Major Step in the Indo-US Strategic Partnership. IDSA Occasional Paper no. 9. New Delhi: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, August 2010. https://ohioopen.library.ohio.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1417&context=spacejournal.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Garretson, Peter A. “Chapter 12: Security Considerations for Space Settlements: Security Must Be Part of the Design.” In A Dream Renewed: Space Settlement in the 21st Century, edited by Rod Pyle and Dale Skran. Forthcoming June 2, 2026. With Michael Sinclair, Wayne White, Al Varma, Bob Lancaster, Karlton Johnson, Bill Bruner, Michael Laine, Steve Butow, John Olson, and Russ Ames. https://www.bookpresspublishing.com/books/a-dream-renewed.

Garretson, Peter A. “On the Political Survivability of Golden Dome.” In Golden Dome: What’s Its Story?, October 7, 2025. https://npolicy.org/the-coming-collision-of-commercial-and-military-space-2/.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Cold War in Space – Again?” In IMAGINE: Winning the New Cold War, edited by Phil Berardelli. September 2024. https://www.amazon.com/IMAGINE-Winning-New-Cold-War/dp/1959307460.

Garretson, Peter A. “Bluewater and Brownwater Space Strategies and Their Budgetary Profiles.” In Space: America’s New Front Line, edited by Henry D. Sokolski. Washington, DC: National Institute for Public Policy, 2023. https://npolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bluewater-and-Brownwater-Space-Strategies-and-Their-Budgetary-Profiles.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Chapter 2: What War in Space Might Look Like Circa 2030–2040.” In Space and Missile Wars, edited by Henry D. Sokolski. Washington, DC: National Institute for Public Policy, 2021. https://npolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Space_and_Missile_Wars-chapter_2.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Chapter 5: The Nine Distinctions: Where China Has It Right and China Differs from the United States in Outer Space.” In Chinese Perspectives on Space Operations and Escalation: A Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) Periodic Publication. Joint Staff, August 2018. https://nsiteam.com/social/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SMA-White-Paper_Chinese-Persepectives-on-Space_-Aug-2018.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Chapter 21: What’s Up There? Space ‘By the Numbers’.” In AU-18 Space Primer. Maxwell Air Force Base, AL: Air University, August 27, 2018.

Garretson, Peter A. “What’s in a Code? Putting Space Development First.” In Awaiting Launch: Perspectives on the Draft ICOC for Outer Space Activities. New Delhi: Observer Research Foundation, April 11, 2014. https://www.frstrategie.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/autres/2014/2014-pasco-orf-icoc.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Nathan T. Denny. “A Day in the Life of Airman Basic Smith.” In Working through Virtual Worlds. Farnham, UK: Ashgate Press, 2009. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781315546377-16/day-life-airman-basic-smith-peter-garretson-nathan-denny.

PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Garretson, Peter A., Luke Roberson, Daniel Yeh, and Adam Bell. “Biomanufacturing for a Lunar Base—A Sustainable Vision for the Future.” Space Policy. May 1, 2026.

Garretson, Peter A., and Namrata Goswami. “The Rising Salience of NewSpace in India: Prospects for US–India Space Cooperation.” NewSpace, March 2022. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/space.2021.0038.

Garretson, Peter A., and John Geis. “An Aerospace Nation.” Strategic Studies Quarterly, Winter 2015. https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/AD1003663.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., David Barnhart, and Peter Will. “Enabling the 2nd Generation in Space: Building Blocks for Large-Scale Space Endeavours.” Journal of the British Interplanetary Society 67, no. 4 (April 2014). https://bis-space.com/shop/product/enabling-the-2nd-generation-in-space-building-blocks-for-large-scale-space-endeavours/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Solar Power in Space?” Strategic Studies Quarterly, Spring 2012. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26270792.

Garretson, Peter A. “Is the Future of Energy Geopolitics in Space?” Strategic Analysis, 2010. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09700161.2010.512476.

Garretson, Peter A., Jean-Luc Cambier, and Douglas F. Kaupa. “Planetary Threats and Defense: Transforming Extraterrestrial Dangers into Opportunity.” Journal of Cosmology, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091117091244/https:/journalofcosmology.com/Extinction106.html.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Next Great White Fleet: Extending the Benefits of the International System into Space.” Journal of Astropolitics, 2008. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14777620801921419.

PROFESSIONAL / POLICY / PRACTITIONER JOURNAL ARTICLES

Garretson, Peter A. “Historical Summary of the Birth of the Space Force.” Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation, Summer 2025. https://afhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Summer2025Issue_AllDigital_Final.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Reaching for the Stars: Cultivating a Cadre of Space Specialists in the Air Force for Multi-Domain Operations.” The Air Power Journal, Second Edition, 2022. https://theairpowerjournal.com/disclaimer-and-notices/.

Garretson, Peter A., David Buehler, Eric Felt, Charles Finley, Jaime Stearns, and Andy Williams. “Posturing Space Forces for Operations Beyond GEO.” Space Force Journal, January 2021. https://spaceforcejournal.org/posturing-space-forces-for-operations-beyond-geo/.

Garretson, Peter A., and Jonathan D. Sawtelle. “Become the Hydra: Setting Leadership Expectations for Degraded Environments.” Over the Horizon Journal, December 31, 2018 (republished in one-year anniversary issue). https://othjournal.com/2018/12/31/oth-anniversary-become-the-hydra-setting-leadership-expectations-for-degraded-environments/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Now We Can Start to Defend Planet Earth.” Over the Horizon Journal, July 27, 2018. https://othjournal.com/2018/07/27/now-we-can-start-to-defend-planet-earth/.

Garretson, Peter A. “USAF Strategic Development of a Domain.” Over the Horizon Journal, July 10, 2017. https://othjournal.com/2017/07/10/strategic-domain-development/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Cosmic Girl’s Stiletto.” Over the Horizon Journal, July 19, 2017. https://othjournal.com/2017/07/19/cosmic-girls-stiletto/.

Garretson, Peter A., and Jonathan Sawtelle. “Become the Hydra.” Over the Horizon Journal, February 2017. https://othjournal.com/2018/12/31/oth-anniversary-become-the-hydra-setting-leadership-expectations-for-degraded-environments/.

Garretson, Peter A. “空天强则国强 (An Aerospace Nation).” Air and Space Power Journal (Chinese edition), 2016. https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/AA/00/05/87/27/00037/Summer-2016.pdf

Garretson, Peter A., and Mort Rolleston. “A Vision for Global Aviation Enterprise Development.” DISAM Journal, March 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20151206021509/http:/www.disamjournal.org/articles/a-vision-for-global-aviation-enterprise-development-1299.

Garretson, Peter A., James Chambers, Mort Rolleston, Jeffrey Alder, and Peter Podbielski. “Aviation and Health.” Air and Space Power Journal, May–June 2015. https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/ASPJ/journals/Volume-29_Issue-3/V-Chambers.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Asteroid Strike! Asteroid Mining! Will the Air Force Have a Role?” Air and Space Power Journal, March–April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20151028071551/http:/www.au.af.mil/au/afri/aspj/article.asp?id=174.

Garretson, Peter A. “空军能否在地球防卫和小行星资源开发中有所作为? (Asteroid Strike! Asteroid Mining! Will the Air Force Have a Role?).” Air and Space Power Journal (Chinese edition), 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “¡Ataque de Asteroides! ¡Extracción Minera en Asteroides! ¿Desempeñará la Fuerza Aérea una Función?” Air and Space Power Journal (Spanish edition), 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20170209092506/http:/www.airpower.au.af.mil/apjinternational/apj-s/2014/2014-1/2014_1_02_garretson_s.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Finding Strategic Balance: How Should the USAF Balance Continuing Irregular Requirements with High-End A2/AD Requirements?” Small Wars Journal, December 23, 2013. https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/finding-strategic-balance.

Garretson, Peter A., and Mort Rolleston. “USAF Updates Its Irregular Warfare Strategy to Address Strategic Guidance.” Small Wars Journal, December 23, 2013. https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/usaf-updates-its-irregular-warfare-strategy-to-address-strategic-guidance.

Garretson, Peter A., and Renee Johnson Novak. “Adding Teeth to the Equilibrium between Special Operations Forces and the General Purpose Force.” Air and Space Power Journal, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20161107023041/http:/www.airpower.au.af.mil/article.asp?id=137.

Garretson, Peter A., and Nicole S. Finch. “Air Advising: A Critical Component of Joint Engagement.” Joint Forces Quarterly, June 17, 2013. https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA617064.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Range-Balanced Force: An Alternate Force Structure Adapted to New Defense Priorities.” Air and Space Power Journal, May 1, 2013. https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/ASPJ/journals/Volume-27_Issue-3/F-Garretson.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “根据新国防优先调整兵力结构，建设一支长短程兼顾的空军部队 (A Range-Balanced Force: An Alternate Future Force Structure Adapted to the New Defense Priorities).” Air and Space Power Journal (Chinese edition), Fall 2013.

Garretson, Peter A. “Tanham in Retrospect: 18 Years of Evolution in Indian Strategic Culture.” South Asia Journal, February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130704064127/http:/southasiajournal.net/2013/01/tanham-in-retrospect-18-years-of-evolution-in-indian-strategic-culture/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Airmen Need to Prepare for a Post-Atlantis World.” Air and Space Power Journal 26, no. 5 (2012). https://web.archive.org/web/20120908070854/http:/www.airpower.au.af.mil/article.asp?id=109.

Garretson, Peter A. “Learning the Wrong Lessons: Where Does the Air Force Go from Here?” Small Wars Journal, October 2, 2012. https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/learning-the-wrong-lessons-where-does-the-air-force-go-from-here.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Case for Optionally Manned: Future-Proofing America’s Next Bomber.” Armed Forces Journal, September 2012. http://armedforcesjournal.com/the-case-for-optionally-manned-aircraft/.

Garretson, Peter A. “The US Defense Acquisition System.” Journal of Defense Studies, 2011. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26270792.

Garretson, Peter A., and Douglas Kaupa. “Planetary Defense: Potential Mitigation Roles of the Department of Defense.” Air and Space Power Journal 22, no. 3 (Fall 2008): 34–41. https://nss.org/wp-content/uploads/2008-Planetary-Defense-Potential-Mitigation-Roles-Of-The-Department-Of-Defense.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “High Altitude Intercontinental Precision Airdrop: A Revolution in Mobility Affairs.” Air Force Journal of Logistics, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20130217061011/http:/www.aflma.hq.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-100120-039.pdf.

POLICY REPORTS, WHITE PAPERS, AND OFFICIAL STUDIES

Garretson, Peter A., and Richard M. Harrison. Special Report: Space Nuclear Weapons Analysis. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, April 2026. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Special_Report_-_Space_Nuclear_Weapons_Analysis_and_Impacts_for_U.S._National_Security_-_4.24.26_Final.pdf

Garretson, Peter A., and Jackson Schnabel. Roles and Missions: From Fragmentation to Unity. Space Policy Review no. 11. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, December 2025. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Space_Policy_Review_Issue_11_Space_Roles_and_Mission.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. Ten Years Later: How the ELA Predicted America’s Lunar Future. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, May 2025. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Ten_Years_Later_-_6.26.25.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Nathaniel Skvoretz. Unlocking Spacepower: Working Capital Funds for the U.S. Space Force. Space Policy Review no. 9. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, May 2025. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/FINAL_FINAL_Unlocking_Spacepower-_Working_Capital_Funds_for_the_U.S._Space_Force.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Abigail Koch. The World Is Not Enough: Space Policies to Ignite Space Mining. Space Policy Review no. 8. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, May 2025. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/FINAL_FINAL_The_World_Is_Not_Enough-_Space_Policies_to_Ignite_Space_Mining.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. Proposing a Peacetime Doctrine for USSF Domain Development. Space Policy Review no. 7. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, May 2025. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Proposing_a_Peacetime_Doctrine_for_USSF_Domain_Development-5.8.25.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Jan Osburg. “Expanding Our Planetary Defense Umbrella to Cislunar Space.” Paper presented at the 9th IAA Planetary Defense Conference, May 9, 2025. https://iaa.4hdt.ro/event/1/contributions/226/attachments/200/267/Expanding%20our%20Planetary%20Defense%20Umbrella%20to%20Cislunar%20Space%20-%20IAA-PDC-25-09-10%20PAPER.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Scott Maethner. State of the Space Industrial Base 2024: Forging the Future of Space—Advancing Prosperity, Security, and Global Leadership. April 2025. https://newspacenm-cf.rtscustomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2024-SSIB-Report-State-of-the-Space-Industrial-Base-NewSpace-Nexus-1.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., Sydney Nystrom, and David Zou. Thousand Sails: Why Low Earth Orbit Is the Next Frontier for Great Power Competition between the United States and China. Space Policy Review no. 6. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, February 3, 2025. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Thousand_Sails-_Why_Low_Earth_Orbit_is_the_Next_Frontier_for_Great_Power_Competition_between_the_US_and_China_-_Final.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., Natalie Sturza, and Ashton Walter. Orbiting Partnerships: A Constellation’s Second Life in Space Defense. Space Policy Review no. 5. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, November 26, 2024. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Orbiting_Partnerships_Space_Policy_Paper_-_11.26.24.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Richard M. Harrison. Winning the New Space Race: Advice for the Next Administration. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, November 4, 2024. https://www.afpc.org/publications/e-journals/priorities-for-the-next-president.

Garretson, Peter A., and Richard M. Harrison. Reacting to Future Major Space Events: Space Horizons 2030—Navigating Future Frontiers Developing U.S. Strategy for Emerging Space Challenges (Workshop 3). Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, October 2024. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Workshop_3_-_After_Action_Report_-_10.21.24.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Richard M. Harrison. What Do We Want Space to Look Like? Reacting to Major Space Events on the Moon and in Cislunar Space (Workshop 2). Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, June 2024. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Workshop_2_-_After_Action_Report_-_9.16.24.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Richard M. Harrison. Behind the Eight Ball: Reacting to Major Space Events at or Below Geostationary Orbit (Workshop 1). Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, June 2024. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Workshop_1_-_After_Action_Report_-_6.20.24.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., John Olson, Steve Butow, Andy Williams, and A. J. Metcalf. State of the Space Industrial Base 2023: Building Enduring Advantages in Space for Economic Prosperity and Collective Security. December 2023. https://assets.ctfassets.net/3nanhbfkr0pc/5qTI9wqmgHP1GBKFEeReMN/2c007046f6c5cbc1ed0ffaf06e91d780/State_of_the_Space_Industrial_Base_2023_Report_-_FINAL___1_.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., A. MacKenzie, Scott Maethner, D. Hardy, and L. Steinke. Commercial Planning Assumptions for the United States Space Force: Findings from the Space Futures Workshop with Industry. NewSpace New Mexico, March 23, 2023. https://www.newspacenexus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-Space-Futures-Workshop-Report_Digital3b.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Samuel Havard. The Starship Singularity. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, February 22, 2023. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Starship_(SPR)_-_2.22.23.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., Dee McHardy, and Margaux Miller. Space as a Factor in Future Conflicts. Defense Dossier 34 (October 2022). https://www.afpc.org/publications/e-journals/the-modern-battlefield-revisited.

Garretson, Peter A. Recent International Development in Space Solar Power. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, September 3, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A., and Cody Retherford. The Opportunity of Space-Based Solar Power. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, September 2022. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Space_Policy_Review_-_issue_1_-_9.21.2022.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., ed. State of the Space Industrial Base 2022: Winning the New Space Race for Sustainability, Prosperity, and the Planet. August 2022. https://assets.ctfassets.net/3nanhbfkr0pc/6L5409bpVlnVyu2H5FOFnc/7595c4909616df92372a1d31be609625/State_of_the_Space_Industrial_Base_2022_Report.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. Clarifying the Planetary Defense Mission. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, June 2021. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Defense_Technology_Briefing_-_Issue_24.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., Anthony Imperato, and Richard M. Harrison. U.S. Space Budget Report. Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Council, May 2021. https://www.afpc.org/uploads/documents/Defense_Technology_Briefing_-_Issue_23.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., ed. State of the Space Industrial Base 2021: Infrastructure and Services for Economic Growth and National Security. November 2021. https://assets.ctfassets.net/3nanhbfkr0pc/43TeQTAmdYrym5DTDrhjd3/1218bd749befdde511ac2c900db3a43b/Space_Industrial_Base_Workshop_2021_Summary_Report_-_Final_15_Nov_2021.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., M. J. Holzinger, and C. C. Chow. A Primer for Cislunar Space. 2021. https://www.afrl.af.mil/Portals/90/Documents/RV/A%20Primer%20on%20Cislunar%20Space_Dist%20A_PA2021-1271.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., David Hardy, Steve Butow, Tom Cooley, Eric Felt, and Joel Mozer, eds. State of the Space Industrial Base 2020: A Time for Action to Sustain U.S. Economic and Military Leadership in Space. Washington, DC: Department of Defense, July 2020. https://cdn.afresearchlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/27223753/State-of-the-Space-Industrial-Base-2020-Report_July-2020_FINAL.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. What War in Space Might Look Like Circa 2030–2040. Washington, DC: Non-Proliferation Education Center, August 14, 2020. http://npolicy.org/article_file/What_War_In_Space_Might_Look_Like_In_The_Next_One_To_Two_Decades_v7.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Paul Jaffe et al. “Opportunities and Challenges for Space Solar for Remote Installations.” Naval Research Laboratory, October 21, 2019. https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1082903.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., Brent Ziarnick, Andrea Harrington, Brianna Frey, and Justin Lugo. “Postgraduate Space Education for Military Space Professionals: A Case Study of the Schriever Scholars Space Concentration.” Paper presented at the International Astronautical Congress, September 23, 2019. http://iafastro.directory/iac/paper/id/54089/abstract-pdf/IAC-19,E1,4,5,x54089.brief.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and David Stuckenberg. Updating the Laws of War for the 21st Century: Time to Reconsider, and Ban, Modern Nation-Killing Acts. Mitchell Institute Papers, April 2019. http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/a2dd91_138568c360744a94b28f3ceff0d2e1f0.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. The Future of Space 2060 and Implications for U.S. Strategy: Report on the Space Futures Workshop. Contributing author. Air Force Space Command, September 5, 2019. https://aerospace.csis.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Future-of-Space-2060-v2-5-Sep.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., Charles Miller, and Thomas Schilling et al. FAST SPACE: Leveraging Ultra Low-Cost Space Access for 21st Century Challenges. Maxwell Air Force Base, AL: Air University, January 2017. https://www.defensedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/post_attachment/157919.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Fixing Water with a Mobile App.” Observer Research Foundation, June 23, 2014. https://www.orfonline.org/research/fixing-water-with-a-mobile-app/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Watch Your Mouth! Think Before You Write.” Council on Foreign Relations, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220014032/http:/www.cfr.org/content/thinktank/WatchYourMouth.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space as the Source of Our Future Energy.” Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Between 2015 and 2050: Considerations in Negotiating a Date for an Indian Grand Strategy Project.” Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Scenario Building: A Suggested Methodology.” Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, 2009. https://www.idsa.in/idsastrategiccomments/spaceasthesourceofourfutureenergy_pgarretson_220509.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Role of Science Fiction in Strategic Thinking.” Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, 2009. https://idsa.in/idsastrategiccomments/roleofcciencefictioninstrategicthinking_pgarretson_260509.

Garretson, Peter A. “CounterBio-Terror.” CBW Magazine, 2009. https://www.idsa.in/cbwmagazine/CounterBio-Terror_PGarretson_0909.

Garretson, Peter A. Natural Impact Hazard (Asteroid Strike) Interagency Deliberate Planning Exercise After Action Report. Headquarters, United States Air Force, Directorate of Strategic Planning, 2008. https://cneos.jpl.nasa.gov/doc/Natural_Impact_After_Action_Report.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. Space-Based Solar Power as an Opportunity for Strategic Security. Report to the National Security Space Office, October 2007. https://space.nss.org/wp-content/uploads/Space-Based-Solar-Power-Opportunity-for-Strategic-Security-assessment.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A., and Lindley Johnson. “Results of a Multi-Agency Deflection and Disaster Exercise.” AIAA, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090810190647/http:/www.cfr.org/content/thinktank/Planetary_Defense_Garretson_v11.pdf.

MEDIA ARTICLES: POLICY ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARY

Garretson, Peter A. “China Plans to Industrialize the Moon With Mines, Factories and Power Stations. The U.S. Has Not Established a Permanent Lunar Presence.” 1945, April 20, 2026. https://www.19fortyfive.com/2026/04/china-plans-to-industrialize-the-moon-with-mines-factories-and-power-stations-the-u-s-has-not-established-a-permanent-lunar-presence/

Garretson, Peter A. “The Race to Produce Energy in Space.” Ripon Forum, Vol. 60, No. 2, April 2026. https://riponsociety.org/article/the-race-to-produce-energy-in-space/

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Force Needs a Strategic Plan.” RealClearDefense, March 12, 2026. https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2026/03/12/space_force_needs_a_strategic_plan_1169995.html

Garretson, Peter A. “For Space Nuclear Power, Go Big or Go Home.” Issues in Science and Technology, Vol. XLII, No. 2, Winter 2026 Forum. https://issues.org/space-nuclear-power-lal-myers-forum/

Garretson, Peter A. “Trump’s New Executive Order on Space Has the Right Stuff.” RealClearDefense, January 5, 2026. https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2026/01/05/trumps_new_executive_order_on_space_has_the_right_stuff_1156756.html.

Harrison, Richard M., and Peter A. Garretson. “No U.S. Strategy in the Space Race.” Orlando Sentinel, October 19, 2025. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/19/commentary-no-u-s-strategy-in-the-space-race/.

Harrison, Richard M., and Peter A. Garretson. “A Space Week Without Strategy.” RealClearDefense, October 16, 2025. https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2025/10/16/a_space_week_without_strategy_1141278.html.

Garretson, Peter A., and Benjamin J. Johnis. “Strategic Implications of China Winning the Space Rescue Race.” The Space Review, April 1, 2024. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4767/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “Congress Must Demand Stronger Leadership from OSD Space Policy.” Global Security Review, February 21, 2024. https://globalsecurityreview.com/congress-must-demand-stronger-leadership-from-osd-space-policy/.

Garretson, Peter A. “NASA’s Space Solar Power Plan Lacks Ambition.” The National Interest, February 13, 2024. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/techland/nasa%E2%80%99s-space-solar-power-plan-lacks-ambition-209342.

Garretson, Peter A. “Is NASA a National Security Organization?” Global Security Review, February 6, 2024. https://globalsecurityreview.com/is-nasa-a-national-security-organization/.

Goswami, Namrata, and Peter A. Garretson. “The Strategic Implications of China’s ‘Divine Dragon’ Spaceplane.” The Diplomat, January 12, 2024. https://thediplomat.com/2024/01/the-strategic-implications-of-chinas-divine-dragon-spaceplane/.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Space Force Needs Its Own Messaging Shop.” The National Interest, November 23, 2023. https://nationalinterest.org/feature/space-force-needs-its-own-messaging-shop-207426.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Space Force Needs Its Own Advocate on Capitol Hill.” The Hill, October 9, 2023. https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4242448-the-space-force-needs-its-own-advocate-on-capitol-hill/.

Garretson, Peter A. “How and Why the Pentagon Is Laying the Groundwork for an Economy on the Moon.” The Hill, September 7, 2023. https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/4189721-how-and-why-the-pentagon-is-laying-the-groundwork-for-an-economy-on-the-moon/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Making a Modern Force.” The Space Review, October 10, 2022. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4461/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “An ICAO for the Moon: It’s Time for an International Civil Lunar Organization.” The Space Review, July 2022. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4419/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “Establish Space National Guard Now.” The Hill, June 7, 2022. https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/3514195-establish-the-space-national-guard-now/.

Goswami, Namrata, and Peter A. Garretson. “Geopolitics of Space: Who Owns What.” Compass: Magazine of the Association of Professional Futurists, February 2022. https://online.visual-paradigm.com/share/book/compass-february-2023-1933yu6tu7.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Game Changer in the Fight Against Climate Change.” Newsweek, April 5, 2022. https://www.newsweek.com/game-changer-fight-against-climate-change-opinion-1693929.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Bold Agenda for National Spacepower.” RealClearDefense, July 19, 2021. https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/07/19/a_bold_agenda_for_national_spacepower_786000.html.

Garretson, Peter A. “Demanding More of Space Force.” Aerospace America, June 2021. https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/departments/demanding-more-of-space-force/.

Garretson, Peter A., Richard Harrison, and Anthony Imperato. “To Compete with China in Space, America Must Ramp Up Funding.” The National Interest, June 1, 2021. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/compete-china-space-america-must-ramp-funding-186383.

Garretson, Peter A. “Don’t Skimp on Space S&T.” RealClearDefense, February 27, 2021. https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2021/02/27/dont_skimp_on_space_s_and_t_685658.html.

Garretson, Peter A. “When It Comes to Space Force Integration, Burden Is on the Other Services.” Defense AeroReport, February 21, 2021. https://defaeroreport.com/2021/02/21/when-it-comes-to-space-force-integration-burden-is-on-the-other-services/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Final Frontier: Why the Space Force Is Here to Stay.” The National Interest, February 6, 2021. https://nationalinterest.org/feature/final-frontier-why-space-force-here-stay-177673.

Garretson, Peter A. “Mapping Vital U.S. Interests Beyond Earth Orbit.” The Hill, November 4, 2020. https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/524443-mapping-vital-us-interests-beyond-earth-orbit.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Space Force’s Relevance to the Green Agenda.” The Hill, September 19, 2020. https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/517240-the-space-forces-relevance-to-the-green-agenda.

Garretson, Peter A. “Lost in Space: Why America Needs a New Defense Strategy.” The National Interest, August 30, 2020. https://nationalinterest.org/feature/lost-space-why-america-needs-new-defense-strategy-168001.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Space Force Plots a New Course.” The Hill, August 16, 2020. https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/512009-the-space-force-plots-a-new-course.

Garretson, Peter A. “Why Giving the Space Force Naval Ranks Might Widen the Schism with the Air Force.” Politico, August 7, 2020. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/07/space-force-air-force-schism-op-ed-392418.

Garretson, Peter A. “America’s Space Strategy Comes of Age.” Newsweek, July 29, 2020. https://www.newsweek.com/americas-space-strategy-comes-age-opinion-1521146.

Garretson, Peter A., and Richard M. Harrison. “We Are in a New Space Race, and America Needs to Win.” Newsweek, July 10, 2020. https://www.newsweek.com/we-are-new-space-race-america-needs-win-opinion-1516399.

Garretson, Peter A. “U.S. Needs a Space Sensor Layer to Protect against Hypersonic Missiles.” The Washington Times, June 22, 2020. https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/22/us-needs-a-space-sensor-layer-to-protect-against-h/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Make Planetary Defense a Space Force Mission.” The Hill, June 1, 2020. https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/500457-make-planetary-defense-a-space-force-mission.

Garretson, Peter A. “How Congress Should Grade the Space Force Doctrine.” The Hill, May 19, 2020. https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/498438-how-congress-should-grade-the-space-force-doctrine.

Garretson, Peter A. “Why the New X-37 Space Plane Mission Is a Big Deal.” Politico, May 14, 2020. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/15/military-space-plane-mission-solar-power-259107.

Garretson, Peter A. “Where ‘Spacepower’ Is Incubated.” The Hill, January 23, 2020. https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/479533-where-spacepower-is-incubated.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Space Force’s Moment of Truth.” Politico, December 4, 2019. https://www.politico.com/news/2019/12/04/opinion-the-space-forces-moment-of-truth-075442.

Garretson, Peter A., Alfred Anzaldua, and Hoyt Davidson. “Catalyzing Space Debris Removal, Salvage, and Use.” The Space Review, December 9, 2019. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3847/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “How Much Should America Spend to Defend Its Satellites?” The Hill, October 7, 2019. https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/464517-how-much-should-america-spend-to-defend-its-satellites.

Garretson, Peter A., and Namrata Goswami. “Where Trump and Modi Should Take U.S.-India Space Cooperation.” The National Interest, October 6, 2019. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/where-trump-and-modi-should-take-us-india-space-cooperation-85896.

Garretson, Peter A. “Is the Senate Ready to Protect American Interests in Space?” The Hill, September 11, 2019. https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/460943-is-the-senate-ready-to-protect-american-interests-in-space.

Garretson, Peter A. “Air Force Suppressed Space Force Debate; Lt. Gen. Kwast Spoke Truth to Power.” Breaking Defense, August 8, 2019. https://breakingdefense.com/2019/08/air-force-suppressed-space-force-debate-lt-gen-kwast-spoke-truth-to-power/.

Garretson, Peter A. “U.S. Space Command: A Vision for the Final Frontier.” The Hill, August 28, 2019. https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/459066-us-space-command-a-vision-for-the-final-frontier.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Force Defenses Must Stretch to the Moon.” The Hill, August 5, 2019. https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/456214-space-force-defenses-must-stretch-to-the-moon.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Future of the Asian Order Will Be Decided in Space.” The Diplomat, July 3, 2019. https://thediplomat.com/2019/07/the-future-of-the-asian-order-will-be-decided-in-space/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Why the Next Space Policy Directive Needs to Be to the Secretary of Energy.” The Space Review, July 1, 2019. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3744/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Purpose of a Space Force Is a Spacefaring Economy.” The Hill, June 26, 2019. https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/450519-the-purpose-of-a-space-force-is-a-spacefaring-economy.

Garretson, Peter A. “The First Duty of a Space Force Is to Protect Space Commerce.” Politico, June 21, 2019. https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/21/opinion-space-force-commerce-1374229.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Speech for the Next SECAF to Launch a New Era of Spacepower.” War on the Rocks, September 20, 2019. https://warontherocks.com/2019/09/a-speech-for-the-next-secaf-to-launch-a-new-era-of-spacepower/.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Historic National Vision for Space Power.” War on the Rocks, September 9, 2019. https://warontherocks.com/2019/09/a-historic-national-vision-for-spacepower/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Force’s Jupiter-Sized Culture Problem.” War on the Rocks, July 11, 2019. https://warontherocks.com/2019/07/space-forces-jupiter-sized-culture-problem/.

Goswami, Namrata, and Peter A. Garretson. “Critical Shifts in India’s Outer Space Policy.” The Diplomat, April 16, 2019. https://thediplomat.com/2019/04/critical-shifts-in-indias-outer-space-policy/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Is India Looking toward Space-Based Resources?” The Space Review, October 2, 2017. https://thespacereview.com/article/3338/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “Re-opening the American Frontier: Recent Congressional Hearings on Space.” The Space Review, July 3, 2017. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3275/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “Better than Paris: Space Solar Power.” The Space Review, June 19, 2017. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3266/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “Are China and the US Set for a Showdown in Space?” The Diplomat, January 2017. https://thediplomat.com/2017/01/are-china-and-the-us-set-for-a-showdown-in-space/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Democratizing the Tactile / Kinesthetic Arts.” LinkedIn, September 18, 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/democratizing-tactilekinesthetic-arts-peter-garretson/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Beatific Vision: Revolutionizing Aesthetic Space.” LinkedIn, September 18, 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beatific-vision-revolutionizing-aesthetic-space-peter-garretson/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Term Paper Apocalypse.” LinkedIn, September 18, 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/term-paper-apocalypse-peter-garretson/.

Ziarnick, Brent, M. V. Smith, Everett Dolman, and Peter A. Garretson. “A National Space Policy for This Century.” The Space Review, November 2016. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3099/1.

Benitez, Mike, and Peter A. Garretson. “Offsetting Air Superiority with Air Force Special Operations.” War on the Rocks, November 2016. https://warontherocks.com/2016/11/offsetting-air-superiority-with-air-force-special-operations/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Guess What Could Be Totally Missing from the New U.S. President’s Intel Briefing.” War Is Boring, September 2016. https://medium.com/war-is-boring/guess-what-could-be-totally-missing-from-the-new-u-s-presidents-intel-briefing-9ce4881643e5.

Garretson, Peter A. “Dear President Trump: Here’s How to Make Space Great Again.” Wired, December 2016. https://www.wired.com/2016/12/dear-president-trump-heres-make-space-great/.

Garretson, Peter A. “The United States Must Consolidate Ultra-Low-Cost Access to Space (ULCATS).” Leading Edge Airpower, June 2016. https://leadingedgeairpower.com/2016/06/08/the-united-states-must-consolidate-ultra-low-cost-access-to-space-ulcats/.

Garretson, Peter A., and Michael “Coyote” Smith. “Alabama Should Lead in Space Solar Power.” Montgomery Advertiser, March 24, 2016. https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/opinion/columnists/2016/03/24/alabama-should-lead-space-solar-power/82205528/.

Ziarnick, Brent, and Peter A. Garretson. “Starfleet Was Closer than You Think.” The Space Review, 2015. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/2714/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “India’s Strategic Opportunity: The Case for Buying American Fighters.” Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, August 26, 2015. https://carnegieendowment.org/2015/08/26/india-s-strategic-opportunity-case-for-buying-american-fighters-pub-61116.

Garretson, Peter A. “What’s in a Code? Putting Space Development First.” The Space Review, April 7, 2014. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/2487/1.

Shinn, Peter N., Peter A. Garretson, and Adam Lowther. “Time for Airpower Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific.” The Diplomat, May 28, 2013. https://thediplomat.com/2013/05/time-for-airpower-diplomacy-in-the-asia-pacific/?all=true.

Garretson, Peter A. “It’s Time for a Real Policy on Asteroids.” American Security Project, February 22, 2013. https://www.americansecurityproject.org/its-time-for-a-real-policy-on-asteroids/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Airpower Key to U.S. Asia Goals.” The Diplomat, May 2012. https://thediplomat.com/2012/05/air-power-key-to-u-s-asia-goals/.

Garretson, Peter A. “What Our Civilization Needs Is a Billion Year Plan.” Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence, September 24, 2012. https://www.kurzweilai.net/what-our-civilization-needs-is-a-billion-year-plan.

Garretson, Peter A. “Are Things Looking Up for Space Solar Power?” Ad Astra 24, no. 1 (Spring 2012). https://web.archive.org/web/20170614233750/http:/www.nss.org/adastra/volume24/v24n1.html.

Garretson, Peter A. “Elements of a 21st Century Space Policy.” The Space Review, 2009. https://www.thespacereview.com/article/1433/1.

Garretson, Peter A. “Power: The Next Frontier.” Sakal Times, May 22, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20150926203640/http:/i.cfr.org/content/publications/attachments/ST_page6_22%20May.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Removing the Blinders: One of the Greatest Threats to Civilization Remains Unaccounted For.” Ad Astra, Winter 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20191202121332/http:/space.nss.org/media/Ad-Astra-Magazine-2008-Threat-Of-Impact.pdf.

Garretson, Peter A. “Strategic Importance: Solar Power from Space Can Help Peace on Earth.” Ad Astra, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081022220506/http:/www.nss.org/adastra/AdAstra-SBSP-2008.pdf.

“Reply to Col Budura's Article The Next Force.” Air and Space Power Journal, 1999. https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/ASPJ/journals/Chronicles/garretson.pdf

SPECULATIVE FUTURES & SCIENCE FICTION (Selected Works)

Short speculative works exploring the strategic, technological, and civilizational implications of emerging aerospace and defense technologies.

Garretson, Peter A. “Complications/Yearning/Longing.” Kalkion, 2013. Fiction. https://web.archive.org/web/20131022155811/http:/kalkion.com/fiction/1973/complications-yearning-longing.

Garretson, Peter A. “UAS: Unmanned Aerial System.” Kalkion, 2010. Fiction. https://web.archive.org/web/20150405072005/http:/www.kalveda.com/2015/01/30/uas-unmanned-aerial-system/.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Last Caballero.” Kalkion, 2010. Fiction. https://web.archive.org/web/20150205102140/http:/www.kalveda.com/2015/01/30/last-caballero-see/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Seed.” Kalkion, 2010. Fiction. https://web.archive.org/web/20150205102200/http:/www.kalveda.com/2015/01/30/seed/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Infestation.” Kalkion, 2010. Fiction. https://web.archive.org/web/20150205102110/http:/www.kalveda.com/2015/01/30/infestation/.

Garretson, Peter A. “Clockcycle.” Kalkion, 2010. Fiction. https://web.archive.org/web/20091121104934/http:/kalkion.com/fiction/clockcycle/725.

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

[FORTHCOMING] Garretson, Peter A. “” , Presentation to APCSS

Garretson, Peter A. “Infrastructure to Support a Vibrant Lunar Economy: The Guidance, Competition, Structure,” Panelist presentation to The National Academies of Science Space Technology Industry-Government-University Roundtable (STIGUR), Keck Center, April 30, 2026.

Garretson, Peter A. “Military Applications of Nuclear Energy.” Facilitator and Panelist presentation to Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) Tampa Summit 6: Cracks in the Lamp – Freeing the Nuclear Genie,” University of South Florida, March 25, 2026.

Garretson, Peter A. “Why We Need to Go Solar and Nuclear in Space.” Panelist presentation to ORBIT-Space Cities Strategies (for Earth), The Army & Navy Club, Washington, DC, February 27, 2026.

Garretson, Peter A. “Moon First or Moon Forever.” Panelist presentation to Beyond Earth Symposium 2026, American University, February 24, 2026.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Political History of the Space Force.” Presentation to University of Central Florida Department of Political Science, February 18, 2026.

Garretson, Peter A. “Orbital Tensions: Policing the Final Frontier.“ Panelist presentation to St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs, Global and National Security Institute (GNSI), University of South Florida, February 11, 2026.

Garretson, Peter A. “Great Power Competition in Space: How Great power competition shapes space activities and How space activities shape great power competition.” Presentation to U.S. Marine Corps University, MCB Quantico, VA, January 22, 2026.

Garretson, Peter A. “Defence Applications of Space-based Solar Power.” Panel chair presentation at the International Conference on Energy from Space (ICES), November 19, 2025. https://energyfromspace.org/program/

Garretson, Peter A. “The Geopolitics of Space Solar Power.” Presentation to the International Conference on Energy from Space (ICES), November 19, 2025. https://energyfromspace.org/program/

Garretson, Peter A. “Considerations for a Manned Locations beyond the Lunar Poles.” Presentation to the National Academies of Sciences, August 12, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “Considerations for a Nuclear Detonation on Orbit.” Presentation to Congressional Staff (AFPC), July 22, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “China’s Space Ambitions and the Broader Geopolitical Stakes of LEO Satellite Competition.” Presentation to CNAS, April 23, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Importance of the US Beating China Back to the Moon.” Presentation to the Artemis Suppliers Conference, March 3, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “Overview of Cislunar Primer Thinking and Past Discussions.” Presentation to RAND, January 22, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space.” Presentation to Grissom Space Scholars, February 19, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Warfare.” Presentation to NDU Eisenhower Space Industry Study Program, February 4, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Political History of the Space Force.” Presentation to Texas National Security Forum (NSIC), January 22, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “Catalyzing Innovation: Roles for Space Force Five Commandments.” Presentation to National Defense University, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “Cislunar Activities and GPC Implications.” Presentation to National Defense University, NDU Eisenhower Space Industry Study Program, January 23, 2025.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Geopolitics and Policy of Space Settlement: A Highly Interactive Experience in Lunar Conflict.” Presentation, November 9, 2024.

Garretson, Peter A. “The National Security Implications of Space Solar Power.” Presentation with Space Frontier Foundation to Congressional Staff, September 30, 2024.

Garretson, Peter A. “The New Space Race.” Presentation to China and India’s Beyond Earth Human Spaceflight Programs: A Space Race By Any Other Name?, Beyond Earth Institute, September 24, 2024.

Garretson, Peter A. “Leading the National Security Space Race: U.S. Space Policy and the Space Race.” Presentation to the 12th Annual Graduate Fellowship Conference, Army-Navy Club, Rumsfeld Foundation, September 13, 2024.

Garretson, Peter A. Invited debater, “The Call of the Future.” Presentation to the USSF Space Futures Workshop, Aerospace Corporation, December 13, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power Moonshot.” Presentation to the Special Competitive Studies Project, December 5, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Space Economy and Its Strategic Importance.” Presentation to Missouri State University Strategic Studies, November 2, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. “Considerations for a USSF 2040 Future Operating Concept.” Presentation to HQ USSF/S5 Future Operating Concept Team, November 1, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. Invited panelist, “Making the Case for Beyond Earth Communities.” Presentation to the Beyond Earth Symposium, November 1, 2023. https://beyondearthsymposium.org/agenda.html

Garretson, Peter A. Invited panelist, “Securing NewSpace,” NSS Space Settlement Summit, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University, October 28, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power.” Presentation to the Department of the Air Force Senior Climate Advisor, September 22, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. “Mitigating Known Orbital Space Threats: Understanding Orbital Debris Remediation and Economic Opportunity.” Presentation to AFPC Capitol Hill Briefing, September 13, 2023. https://www.afpc.org/news/events/afpc-capitol-hill-briefing-mitigating-known-orbital-space-threats-understanding-orbital-debris-remediation-and-economic-opportunity

Garretson, Peter A. “Appreciating the Scale and Opportunity of Space-Based Solar Power.” Presentation to the ESA ESTEC SpaceTech Alumni Symposium, July 14, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmV30pQTyfM

Garretson, Peter A. “The Scramble for the Skies: Why Nations Care About Space Resources.” Keynote presentation to the Space Resources Roundtable, Colorado School of Mines, June 7, 2023. https://isruinfo.com/public/docs/srr_ann/srr_xxiii_final_program.pdf

Garretson, Peter A. “Grading Artemis Base Camp.” Presentation to the International Space Development Conference, May 28, 2023. https://isdc2023.nss.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ISDC-2023-Sunday-SCHEDULE-5-23-23.pdf

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power Panel (Moderator) and Fireside Chat with COMSO.” Presentation to the State of the Space Industrial Base Conference, May 16, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Industrial Progress: Year in Review.” Presentation to the State of the Space Industrial Base Conference, May 16, 2023. https://www.newspacenexus.org/2023-space-industrial-conference-and-ssib-workshops-agenda/

Garretson, Peter A. “Understanding the New Space Race: China’s Space Ambitions and U.S. Responses: Space Policy Recommendations for Congress.” Presentation to AFPC Capitol Hill Briefing, April 25, 2023. https://www.afpc.org/news/events/afpc-capitol-hill-briefing-understanding-the-new-space-race-chinas-space-ambitions-and-u.s-responses

Garretson, Peter A. “The Scramble for the Skies.” Presentation to University of Colorado Boulder, April 14, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. Invited expert, DARPA ELSI Meeting & B-SURE Launch, March 14, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Scramble for the Skies.” Presentation to USSF Schriever Scholars, Air Command & Staff College, January 31, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. Invited expert, DARPA ELSI Meeting, January 24, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. “Rotational Artificial Gravity: The Why, Strategic Context, & Where Policy Must Go.” Presentation to Artificial Gravity: From Cinema to Reality, Beyond Earth Institute, January 18, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAuBGNwIn6w

Garretson, Peter A. “Recent Developments in Space Solar Power.” Presentation to Air Force Research Laboratory, January 11, 2023.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power Grand Architecture.” Presentation to Blue Marble Week, December 27, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ38tr7CxZ8

Garretson, Peter A. “The Role of the Moon in US / Space Force Planning for Cis-Lunar Space Operations.” Presentation to The Aerospace Corporation, December 6, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space.” Presentation to the U.S. Air Force Academy, November 23, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space.” Presentation to the U.S. Space Force National Security Space Institute (NSSI), November 23, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maoi9JFL7FY

Garretson, Peter A. “The Scramble for the Skies and the Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space; How Space Is Becoming a Theater for Grand Strategy.” Presentation to The Hudson Institute, November 22, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power.” Presentation to the Department of Energy Solar Energy Technology Office, November 4, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Policy 101.” Presentation to the U.S. Air Force Academy, October 31, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “U.S. Space Policy: A Discussion.” Presentation to the U.S. Air Force Academy, October 31, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “The State of the Space Industrial Base.” Presentation to RAND, October 12, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power.” Presentation to NASA Office of Technology Policy & Strategy, October 12, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power.” Presentation to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), October 11, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Security Underpinnings of Space Settlement.” Presentation to the National Space Society Space Settlement Summit, November 11, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Role of the Moon in US / Space Force Planning for Cis-Lunar Space Operations.” Presentation to the Moon Village Association 6th Annual Conference, November 9, 2022. https://moonvillageassociation.org/6th-global-moon-village-workshop-symposium/mva2022-recording/

Garretson, Peter A. “Tech Surprise & Revolutions in Military Affairs.” Presentation to Purdue University workshop (AFOSR & OSD(R&E)), October 20, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Moderator Training.” Presentation to AFOSR, October 20, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “State of the Space Industrial Base Report.” Presentation to RAND, October 10, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. Invited player, OSD/NA 20XX Space Wargame, Telemus, October 4–6, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “NSSI Space Warfighter Speaker Series Ep. I - Dr. Namrata Goswami and Peter A. Garretson.” Presentation to NSSI, August 16, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlplNMYyRNY

Garretson, Peter A. “Scramble for the Skies.” Presentation to the U.S. Space Force National Security Space Institute (NSSI) Speaker Series, August 9, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maoi9JFL7FY

Garretson, Peter A. “The Rise of Private Space.” Presentation to the Summer Workshop on Teaching Space (SWOTS), July 27, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Artemis Base Camp: Progress Report.” Presentation to Dare Greatly with Michael Laine, July 23, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Artemis Base Camp: A Trailhead for Sustainable Lunar Development?” Presentation to Beyond Earth Institute, July 21, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Fso5GWe1o

Garretson, Peter A. “State of the Space Industrial Base Workshop: Working Group Leader Training.” Presentation to DIU/NewSpace New Mexico, May 20, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “How We Might All Get Rich: Thinking about Scale.” Presentation to NPEC Space Policy Fellowship Lecture, Non-Proliferation Education Center, May 20, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space.” Presentation to The Peninsula Foundation, April 13, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgsq52T5mBU

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Innovation.” Presentation to the NDU Eisenhower School Space Industry Study (Space Innovation Panel), March 10, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Scramble for the Skies.” Presentation to Schriever Scholars, February 9, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Bluewater vs Brownwater [space] Investment Profiles.” Presentation to the Non-Proliferation Education Center, February 9, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYU8nkIFgFs&t=3s

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Colonies.” Presentation to Foundation for the Future, February 4, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “S&T Challenges in a Collaborative Planetary Defense Mission.” Presentation to NASA–USSPACECOM–NASA–US Space Force Monthly S&T TIM Telecon, February 4, 2022.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power.” Presentation to Conversations for the Future/Better Futures, January 11, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO9SRICIBFg

Garretson, Peter A. “The PRC Has a Plan: For Massive Space Industrialization.” Presentation to Center for Naval Analysis (CNA), December 6, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “Understanding the Multi-Trillion Space Economy.” Presentation to Capitol Hill Briefing, AFPC, October 27, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space and the Future of a U.S.-Led International Order.” Presentation to Foundation for the Future, October 27, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12b1lD32adw

Garretson, Peter A. “Panel on Space Logistics.” Presentation to NDTA Fall Meeting, October 20, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Moon as Strategic: The National Security Case for America Returning to the Moon.” Presentation to NPEC, September 16, 2021. https://npolicy.org/the-national-security-case-for-america-returning-to-the-moon-virtual-npec-meeting/

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Force Missions.” Presentation to Foundation for the Future, September 9, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “India’s Space Program.” Presentation to NPEC Space Mini Camp, August 18, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “Teaching Commercial Space.” Presentation to the Summer Workshop on Teaching Space (SWOTS), July 27, 2021. https://www.swots.space/agenda

Garretson, Peter A. “A Primer on Cislunar Space.” Presentation to The Moon Society 2021 Lunar Development Conference, July 10, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYROfVv3Rw0

Garretson, Peter A. “Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space.” Presentation to Drake State University, July 9, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “OSAM / ISM: The Big Picture.” Presentation to the U.S. Space Force & Interagency In-Space Development and Test Forum, June 9, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power: To Survive and Flourish.” Presentation to Conversations for the Future, May 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEIY5qWTAYU&feature=youtu.be

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power.” Presentation to Blue Marble Week, May 4, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “What the Space Force Can Do for America: Functions & the Future Roles and Missions for the US Space Force.” Presentation to Capitol Hill Briefing, AFPC, April 12, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Mega Trends 2021.” Presentation, April 7, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “Catalyzing Innovation: Roles for Space Force & Five Commandments.” Presentation to NDU Eisenhower Space Seminar, February 25, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “Pragmatic Space Cooperation.” Presentation to New Space New Mexico, February 11, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “Two Visions of Space Warfare Circa 2030–2040.” Presentation to NPEC, February 9, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-ei9Mxg0nQ

Garretson, Peter A. “What Are the Implications for a Race for Cislunar Dominance (at 1hr+20 min).” Presentation to the National Space Society (NSS) (with Gen. Steve Kwast, Namrata Goswami, and George Nield), February 4, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wU0iW-B12g

Garretson, Peter A. “Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space.” Presentation to Drake State University, February 2, 2021.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space and the Next Administration.” Presentation (AFPC Insights, episode 14), January 12, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BStyjooj0Rk

Garretson, Peter A. “Understanding the New Space Race: Visions of Missions for the US Space Force.” Presentation to Capitol Hill Briefing, AFPC, October 22, 2020.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Global Space Timeline 2021–2028: Major Events Impacting the National Space Council.” Presentation to National Space Council Simulation, AFPC, October 20, 2020.

Garretson, Peter A. “Strategic Criteria and Considerations for Sub-Orbital Point-to-Point Transport.” Presentation to USTRANSCOM, August 27, 2020.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Global Space Race: Road Ahead for Cooperation and Competition in Space.” Presentation to India Youth Forum / Alexis Group, June 10, 2020.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar & Orbital Industry Working Track Outbrief.” Presentation to the Tennessee Valley Interstellar Workshop (TVIW), May 26, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDOi0FWXO8E&t=42s

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Power Working Group: You Can’t Be a Space Power without Space Power.” Presentation to SSIB, May 7, 2020.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Bridge to Policy: Opportunities for Space Cooperation with Democracies in the Asia Pacific.” Presentation to The Hudson Institute, November 13, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q97vaCPG9c8

Garretson, Peter A. “The Case of a Deterrence-Only Approach to Meeting America’s Space Policy Objectives.” Presentation to the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center (NPEC) and the American Bar Association, October 23, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=boX4HsyTTec

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Settlement and the Way Ahead.” Presentation to NewSpace Conference, July 18, 2019.

Garretson, Peter A. “Cis-Lunar Architectures and Opportunities.” Presentation to Air Force Research Laboratory, July 6, 2019.

Garretson, Peter A. “China and India’s Space Program.” Presentation to Emory University, April 15, 2019.

Garretson, Peter A. “Why Space Is Important to National Security.” Presentation to Wisconsin and the World Conference, April 13, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLJnp5qKQII&t=19s

Garretson, Peter A. “Inflection Points in Space Development.” Presentation to AFSPC Space Futures Conference, Colorado Springs, CO, March 2019.

Garretson, Peter A. “An Experimental Campaign Proposal for Squadron Next.” Presentation to AETC Squadron Next TTX, February 22, 2019.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space: Just a Little Higher—Little Faster? Or Something More.” Presentation to the Maxwell Daedalians, Maxwell AFB, AL, February 20, 2019.

Garretson, Peter A. “Future Space Roles and Missions.” Presentation to Telemus Group Space Workshop, Washington, DC, February 14, 2019.

Garretson, Peter A. “Why I Believe in SPS.” Presentation to New Worlds, February 3, 2019.

Garretson, Peter A. “Project Transcendence: A Doomsday Seed Bank on the Moon.” Presentation to the Moon Village Association (MVA), Los Angeles, CA, October 18, 2018.

Garretson, Peter A. “Paths Which Secure Space Settlement.” Presentation to the Space Settlement Summit (SSS), Los Angeles, CA, October 17, 2018.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Security & Policy Opening Remarks.” Presentation at the International Space Development Conference (ISDC), Los Angeles, CA, May 26, 2018.

Garretson, Peter A. “Future Air Force Space Propulsion Needs.” Presentation at the International Space Development Conference (ISDC), Los Angeles, CA, May 26, 2018.

Garretson, Peter A. “Middle Powers in Space: Growing Ambition and Influence in Shaping a Stable and Secure Regime for Outer Space Resource Exploitation.” Presentation at the International Studies Association (ISA), San Francisco, CA, April 4, 2018.

Garretson, Peter A. “What’s Happening in the Space Domain.” Presentation to Emory University Rapidly Advancing Technologies Seminar, March 19, 2018.

Garretson, Peter A. “PRC Space Ambitions.” Presentation to PRC Space Experts Panel, Joint Staff Strategic Multi-Layer Assessment, February 16, 2018.

Garretson, Peter A. “Enabling Policy for Military Space Advantage.” Presentation at Securing the Highest Ground: Ensuring America Continued Leadership in Space, Arlington, VA, January 7, 2018.

Garretson, Peter A. “Future Space Wargame Out-brief and Technology Vectors for Dominance in 2030.” Presentation to AFSPC/ST, Air University, November 29, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Security for Space Development.” Roundtable presentation at the Space Settlement Conference, Santa Monica, CA, October 17, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Future Space Wargame Out-brief.” Presentation to NSDC/CV and AU/CC, Air University, September 15, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Unacknowledged Race to Space Industrialization.” Presentation to SECAF and CSAF (with AU/CC), Washington, DC, August 10, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Alternate Futures Methodology.” Presentation to South Asia University, New Delhi, India, July 21, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, India, July 21, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to Observer Research Foundation (ORF), New Delhi, India, July 18, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to ISRO New Space Group, Trivandrum, India, July 16, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to ISRO Headquarters, Bangalore, India, July 15, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore, India, July 14, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the Space Law Seminar, National Law School of India, Bangalore, India, July 14, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the Center for the Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), Bangalore, India, July 14, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, India, July 10, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to Gateway House, Mumbai, India, July 10, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “FAST SPACE: Leveraging Ultra Low-Cost Space Access for 21st Century Challenges.” Presentation at the Mitchell Institute, Washington, DC, May 8, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Forecasting the Space Future.” Presentation at the OSD Net Assessment Space Workshop, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA, April 24, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Israeli Space Program.” Presentation in Israel, March 15, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power’s Challenge to the Anti-Geo-Engineering Narrative.” Presentation at the ISA Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, February 21, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Dark Skies: Space Expansionism, Planetary Geopolitics and the Ends of Humanity.” Presentation to an ISA roundtable, ISA Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, February 21, 2017.

Garretson, Peter A. “Wargaming an Asteroid Impact—A Multi-Agency Disaster Response Exercise.” Presentation to the Air University–Auburn University Montgomery Futures Lab, Montgomery, AL, December 9, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to Fudan University Center for American Studies (CAS), Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, November 18, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS), Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, November 17, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the Shanghai Consulate (Environment, Science, Technology), Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, November 17, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to Tongji University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, November 16, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the Shanghai Institute for International Studies (SIIS), Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, November 15, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, November 10, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the Chinese Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICR), Beijing, People’s Republic of China, November 10, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the China Reform Forum, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, November 9, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to Pangoal Institution, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, November 9, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), Beijing, People’s Republic of China, November 8, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation to the Carnegie–Tsinghua Center for Global Policy, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, November 7, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power: Why Elon Musk is Wrong.” Presentation to the New Worlds Conference, November 4, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Ultra Low-Cost Access to Space and Space Solar Power.” Presentation to HAF/A2, Pentagon, October 31, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Implications of Ultra Low-Cost Access to Space and Space Solar Power.” Presentation to the Telemus Group and the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Arlington, VA, October 18, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Contemporary Great Power Attitudes and Aspirations Toward Expansionism, Territoriality and Resource Nationalism in Space.” Presentation at the MINERVA Conference, Washington, DC, September 15, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Aviation Enterprise Development.” Presentation to the Building Partner Air Capacity Seminar, USAFSOS, September 12, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “An OV-1 for Technology Investment in Integrated Missile Defense.” Presentation to the PACAF Chief Scientist at the PACAF S&T Conference, Honolulu, HI, August 29, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “ACSC’s Joint Air Exercise (JAEX).” Presentation to the Connections Military Wargaming Conference, August 5, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power & Winning the SECDEF D3 Competition.” Presentation to the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Montgomery Chapter, Montgomery, AL, April 12, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power & Winning the SECDEF D3 Competition.” Presentation to the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery, AL, April 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Based Solar Power: A Solution to the Carbon Crisis (D3 Team).” Presentation to POTUS OSTP staff, White House, Washington, DC, April 20, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Aviation Enterprise Development.” Presentation to the Building Partner Air Capacity Seminar, USAFSOS, April 18, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Speculative Forecast for Red.” Presentation to the OSD/NA 20XX Wargame, Suffolk, VA, April 10, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Working Track Out-brief: Orbital Space Industry (Space Solar Power) and Interstellar.” Presentation to the Tennessee Valley Interstellar Workshop, Chattanooga, TN, March 1, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power: Clean-Constant-Global.” Team presentation to the D3 Invitational Summit, Pentagon, January 21, 2016.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Future Space Environment.” Presentation to AFRL Rapid Reaction Group, Albuquerque, NM, December 20, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Global Space Order of Battle.” Presentation to OSD/NA 20XX Wargame players, Carlisle Barracks, PA, December 14, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “FAST SPACE Study Proposal.” Presentation with AU/CC to USECAF and VCSAF, Pentagon, December 8, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Global Space Order of Battle.” Presentation to OSD/NA 20XX Wargame players, Washington, DC, November 8, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “Global Space Order of Battle.” Presentation to ACSC faculty forum, Air University, October 20, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Power: An Opportunity for Strategic Security.” Presentation to AU/CC, Air University, October 29, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “Aviation Enterprise Development.” Presentation to the Building Partner Air Capacity Seminar, USAFSOS, October 26, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “Power Beaming Military Utility.” Presentation to ASD(R&E) power beaming discussion, Arlington, VA, August 19, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “An OV-1 for Integrated Missile Defense.” Presentation to the PACAF S&T Information Exchange Meeting, HI, June 14, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Global Space Order of Battle.” Presentation to the OSD/NA 20XX Wargame, Honolulu, HI, May 26, 2015.

Garretson, Peter A. “What’s Your Mental Map of Space.” Presentation to the Leading Edge Symposium, Air University, May 7, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTCbnIqYQ70&list=PLBi_OP0F5AzeGqvGzmlno_jRKD8W2OB7V&index=13&t=18s

Garretson, Peter A. “Seeds of the Future: A Vision for Air University Transformation.” Presentation to Air University Strategic Planning Offsite, December 4, 2014.

Garretson, Peter A. “Aviation Enterprise Development.” Presentation to the Building Partner Air Capacity Seminar, USAFSOS, February 24, 2014.

Garretson, Peter A. “Aviation Operations in MINUSMA.” Presentation to United Nations Headquarters (from Bamako, Mali), October 2013.

Garretson, Peter A. “Aviation Enterprise Development Vision & Strategy.” Presentation to PACRIM Airpower Symposium, Bangkok, Thailand, September 12, 2013.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Billion Year Plan.” Presentation to Starship Congress, Dallas, TX, August 15, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGAq2SX1Kcg&t=10s

Garretson, Peter A. “Remote Warfare.” Presentation to NATO Partnership for Peace Consortium Emerging Threat Working Group, Warsaw, Poland, July 10, 2013.

Garretson, Peter A. “Emerging Space Opportunities.” Presentation to NDIA National Security Space Policy and Architecture, Washington, DC, June 26, 2013.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Grand Vision for Space Industrialization and the Possibilities of Space-Based Power.” Presentation to Singularity University, Ames Research Center, CA, May 17, 2013.

Garretson, Peter A. “India and US Space Cooperation Possibilities.” Presentation at the Secure World Foundation (SWF) US-India Space Dialog, Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore, April 6, 2012.

Garretson, Peter A. “Aviation Enterprise Development.” Presentation to the Building Partner Air Capacity Seminar, USAFSOS, December 3, 2012.

Garretson, Peter A. “Aviation Enterprise Development.” Presentation at the Planning and Authorities Seminar, Air Advisor Academy, McGuire AFB, NJ, November 7, 2012.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Road to War.” Presentation to the First Trilateral Strategic Wargame, Paris, France, June 25, 2011.

Garretson, Peter A. “India’s Strategic Importance.” Presentation to the Délégation aux Affaires Stratégiques (Strategic Affairs), Paris, France, May 23, 2011.

Garretson, Peter A. “Global Trends and the Future Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.” Presentation to the Délégation aux Affaires Stratégiques (Strategic Affairs), Paris, France, May 23, 2011.

Garretson, Peter A. “Networking for Influence.” Presentation to the CSAF’s Strategic Studies Group, Pentagon, March 21, 2011.

Garretson, Peter A. “India’s Concept for ISR.” Presentation to CNAS, Washington, DC, March 23, 2011.

Garretson, Peter A. “Trilateral (US-UK-France) Air Force Wargames are Possible.” Presentation on CSAF’s Strategic Studies Trip to London & Paris, January 29, 2011.

Garretson, Peter A. “Indian Air Force 101.” Presentation to the Air Force Strategy Forum, Pentagon, January 28, 2011.

Garretson, Peter A. “USAF–Indian Air Force Strategic Indicators.” Presentation to SAF/IA, January 24, 2011.

Garretson, Peter A. “Objectives of a Human Mission to a Near Earth Asteroid: Planetary Defense Considerations.” Presentation at the NASA ExploreNow event, November 16, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20230430123523/http:/www.nasa.gov/pdf/474204main_Garretson_ExploreNOW.pdf

Garretson, Peter A. “Options for the Red Force.” Presentation to the AF Futures Game Alternate Force Structures Workshop, Suffolk, VA, September 19, 2010.

Garretson, Peter A. “How Playing Go Conditions the Strategic Mind.” Presentation to the CSAF Strategic Studies Group, Pentagon, August 27, 2010.

Garretson, Peter A. “Sky’s No Limit: Space-Based Solar Power as the Next Major Step in the Indo-US Strategic Partnership.” Presentation to the Department of State Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC) (for POTUS trip to India), November 2010.

Garretson, Peter A. “Sky’s No Limit: An Evaluation of Space-Based Solar Power as the Next Major Step in the Indo-US Strategic Partnership.” Presentation to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), May 14, 2010.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Technology and National Security.” Presentation to the National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi, India, April 29, 2010.

Garretson, Peter A. “The US DoD Acquisition System.” Presentation to the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi, India, April 26, 2010.

Garretson, Peter A. “Alternate Futures Methodology.” Presentation to the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, December 6, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Solar Alliance for Future Energy.” Presentation to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar (student body), Assam, India, October 30, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Sky’s No Limit: An Evaluation of Space-Based Solar Power as the Next Major Step in the Indo-US Strategic Partnership.” Presentation to the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi, India, October 23, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “’Drilling UP’ Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of a Century.” Presentation to the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITm) Energy Forum (student body), Chennai, India, September 22, 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad2_iPOwwVc

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Center for the Study of Science and Technology Policy (CSTEP), Bangalore, India, August 12, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the General Electric Jack Welch Centre Researcher’s Momentum Conference, Bangalore, India, August 12, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Delhi, India, July 8, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Pugwash Society at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), Delhi, India, July 1, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to MoserBaer, Delhi, India, May 20, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Solar Energy Center (SEC), Gurgaon, India, May 19, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Results of a Multi-Agency Deflection and Disaster Exercise.” Presentation at the International Academy of Astronautics Planetary Defense Conference, Granada, Spain, May 10, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the IIT Bombay Materials Researcher Conference, Mumbai, India, May 9, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), Delhi, India, April 21, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to Maharashtra Solar Power Manufacturers, Pune, India, April 10, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune, India, April 10, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) and the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India, April 10, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, India, April 9, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (TIFR), April 8, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITm), Chennai, India, April 6, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to Hyderabad aerospace industry leaders and the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Hyderabad, India, April 4, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to Electronics Corporation of India (ECIL), Hyderabad, India, April 4, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (former President of India), Delhi, India, March 23, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to Boeing India, Delhi, India, March 18, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the India Energy Forum (IEF) (office call), Delhi, India, March 18, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the US-India Aviation Cooperation Program (office call), Delhi, India, March 18, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to AMCHAM India (office call), Delhi, India, March 18, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to Asia International Company President and Sikkim Resident Commissioner, Delhi, India, March 11, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (INDOUSTF) at the National Institute for Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore, India, March 5, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century.” Presentation to the ISRO Satellite Center, Bangalore, India, March 3, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Countering Bio-Terrorism.” Presentation to the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi, India, February 2, 2009.

Garretson, Peter A. “Background Brief on the Near Earth Object (NEO) Threat.” Presentation to Natural Impact Interagency Deliberate Planning Exercise participants, Alexandria, VA, December 4, 2008.

Garretson, Peter A. “The Need for Air Force Geostrategy.” Presentation at A8XS Offsite, Carlisle, PA, November 25, 2008.

Garretson, Peter A. “Disruptive Technologies of Concern.” Presentation to the Tech Surprise Working Group, Albuquerque, NM, November 13, 2008.

Garretson, Peter A. “Requirements for Next Generation Intel Analyst.” Presentation to the ASX IARPA Meeting, September 7, 2008.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space: A Billion Year Plan for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Presentation to the futurist panel of the International Space Development Conference, Washington, DC, May 29, 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdlrn26SBw8

Garretson, Peter A. “Introducing Blue Horizons.” Presentation at the Blue Horizons ACSC out-brief, Air University, May 27, 2008.

Garretson, Peter A. “A Far-term Guiding Vision in Space-Based Solar Power and an Opportunity for Strategic, Economic, and Energy Security.” Presentation to the IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (at request of AFRL Space Vehicles), San Diego, CA, May 14, 2008.

Garretson, Peter A. “Thoughts on the Future of Wargaming.” Presentation to the Connections Military Wargaming Conference, March 11, 2008.

Garretson, Peter A. “Enabling Decision Superiority.” Presentation to the Human Performance Optimization Workshop (AFRL/HE) (DSRC), Mesa, AZ, February 27, 2008.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Based Solar Power.” Presentation to the USAFA Center for Space & Defense, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO, September 18, 2007.

Garretson, Peter A. “Global Trends.” Presentation to the Air Force Futures Group Conference (preparing Blue Horizons out-brief for CSAF), Air University, April 2007.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Based Solar Power: An Opportunity for Strategic Security.” Presentation to the 2007 Space and Defense Forum, Colorado Springs, CO, January 10, 2007.

Garretson, Peter A. “Welcome to the Matrix: Trends and Innovations Affecting Military Wargaming, Modeling and Simulation.” Presentation to the Connections Military Wargaming Conference, May 8, 2006.

Garretson, Peter A. “Service Chief’s Intern Program Out-brief.” Presentation to DARPA Director Tony Tether (forwarded to CSAF), DARPA Headquarters, Washington, DC, January 20, 2006.

Garretson, Peter A. “Implications of Distributed Operations for AMC.” Presentation to TRANSCOM Commander at the Airlift/Tanker Association (ATA) Convention, October 20, 2005.

Garretson, Peter A. “Placing Strategic Bets in High Risk, High Return Technologies.” Presentation to Defense Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Science Research Council (DSRC), San Diego, CA, July 21, 2005.

Garretson, Peter A. “AF 2015 Update Proposal (Blue Horizons initial proposal).” Presentation to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), Pentagon, February 12, 2005.

PODCASTS & INTERVIEWS

[FORTHCOMING] Garretson, Peter A. “The Scramble for the Skies” University of South Florida GNSI Podcast, April __, 2026.

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Power: The Space Force Reveals What's In Its Crystal Ball” The Downlink, April 18, 2026. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/space-power-the-space-force-reveals-whats-in-its/id1590387089?i=1000762176830 .

Garretson, Peter A. “Space Competition: “March Storm” On Capitol Hill Seeks Equal Tax Treatment For Space Investors” The Downlink, March 20, 2026. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/space-competition-march-storm-on-capitol-hill-seeks/id1590387089?i=1000756393895 .

Garretson, Peter. "From Support Domain to Strategic Theater: Space Power in the 2030s" interview with Madeline Durrett Kratos Space, February 24, 2026, https://www.kratosspace.com/constellations/articles/from-support-domain-to-strategic-theater-space-power-in-the-2030s

Garretson, Peter. “Space Power: Is This the Space Strategy We Have Been Waiting For?” The Downlink, YouTube video, December 20, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f9C4jlvoDM.

Garretson, Peter. Interview on The Downlink (re: Space Power and the Space Force budget as key to Trump’s strategy). The Downlink, August 17, 2025.

Garretson, Peter. “Golden Dome & Missile Defense with Peter Garretson.” Tim Ventura, YouTube video, July 18, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXu8FopEyfc.

Garretson, Peter. “Space Tech: What Tech Is Required to Make Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’ Work in 685 Days?” The Downlink, podcast audio, February 14, 2025. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/space-tech-what-tech-is-required-to-make-trumps-iron/id1590387089?i=1000692332816.

Garretson, Peter. “Space Power: War-Gamers Say We’re ‘Behind the Eight Ball.’” The Downlink, August 25, 2024. https://defaeroreport.com/2024/08/26/the-downlink-aug-25-24-space-power-war-gamers-say-were-behind-the-eight-ball/.

Garretson, Peter. “Space Power: ‘The Biggest Enemy to National Security Are Continuing Resolutions.’” The Downlink, April 21, 2024. https://defaeroreport.com/2024/04/22/the-downlink-apr-21-24-space-power-the-biggest-enemy-to-national-security-are-continuing-resolutions/.

Garretson, Peter. “Starship’s Second Fight Test and China’s Reaction.” The Downlink, November 24, 2023. https://defaeroreport.com/2023/11/26/the-downlink-nov-24-23-starships-second-flight-test-and-chinas-reaction/.

Garretson, Peter. “New Space Force Mission Statement.” The Downlink, September 9, 2023. https://defaeroreport.com/2023/09/11/the-downlink-sep-09-23-new-space-force-mission-statementis-it-a-brownwater-or-bluewater-future/.

Garretson, Peter. “That Touted DoD Budget Plus-Up Cuts in to Space Force and Seeding Future Military Space Innovation.” The Downlink, August 27, 2023. https://defaeroreport.com/2023/08/27/the-downlink-aug-27-23-that-touted-dod-budget-plus-up-cuts-into-space-force-and-seeding-future-military-space-innovation/.

Garretson, Peter. “Pete Garretson.” The Space Revolution with Rick Tumlinson (IROC Radio), podcast audio, July 19, 2023. https://thespacerevolution.podbean.com/e/episode-14-pete-garretson/.

Garretson, Peter. “A Moon Landing and a Test Launch.” The Downlink, April 14, 2023. https://defaeroreport.com/2023/04/14/the-downlink-apr-14-23-a-moon-landing-and-a-test-launch-two-events-that-could-change-almost-everything/.

Garretson, Peter. “Broadcast 4008—Peter Garretson.” The Space Show, March 28, 2023. https://www.thespaceshow.com/show/28-mar-2023/broadcast-4008-peter-garretson.

Garretson, Peter. “Space Force Budget.” The Downlink, March 19, 2023. https://defaeroreport.com/2023/03/19/the-downlink-mar-12-23-space-force-budget-plus-science-chief-mozer-we-are-in-a-hinge-of-history-moment/.

Garretson, Peter. “Spacepower—Resources in Space and Great Power Competition with Peter Garretson.” The Spacepower Podcast / Wild Blue Yonder Podcast, March 14, 2023. https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Wild-Blue-Yonder/Podcast/mod/42855/player/560/audio/73008/.

Garretson, Peter. Interview on Space Café Radio. Space Café Radio, March 6, 2023. https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/space-cafe-radio-with-peter-garretson/.

Garretson, Peter. “Conflict in Space.” Full Measure, February 20, 2023. https://fullmeasure.news/news/shows/conflict-in-space.

Garretson, Peter. Interview on Nebula Space Podcast. Nebula Space Podcast, January 20, 2023.

Garretson, Peter. “Happy Birthday Space Force!” The Downlink, December 18, 2022. https://defaeroreport.com/2022/12/18/the-downlink-dec-18-22-happy-birthday-space-force-and-happy-new-year/.

Garretson, Peter. “Among the Goals of Artemis I: Launching the Space Economy.” Marketplace Tech, November 24, 2022. https://www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-tech/among-the-goals-of-artemis-i-launching-the-lunar-economy-re-air/.

Garretson, Peter. “Dual Use or Dual Risk.” Space Talks with Z, YouTube video, October 31, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLMbBz2U_CU.

Garretson, Peter. “Classified Deliberation: Chines and Russian Weapons Systems Using Space Options to Counter Them.” The Downlink, September 10, 2022. https://defaeroreport.com/2022/09/12/the-downlink-sep-10-22-classified-deliberations-chinese-and-russian-weapons-systems-using-space-options-to-counter-them/.

Garretson, Peter. “Fast Space & The Space Force.” Tim Ventura Podcast, YouTube video, August 25, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX_5vwnBNA4.

Garretson, Peter. “Space-Based Solar Power—ESA Is Primed to Do More Than Admire the Problem.” The Downlink, August 21, 2022. https://defaeroreport.com/2022/08/22/the-downlink-aug-21-22-space-based-solar-power-esa-is-primed-to-do-more-than-admire-the-problem/.

Garretson, Peter. “Space Marines with Jetpacks.” Tim Ventura Podcast, YouTube video, August 19, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O_DEXL3PPA.

Garretson, Peter. “Scramble for the Skies Interview.” U.S. Space Force National Security Space Institute (NSSI), YouTube video, August 16, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlplNMYyRNY.

Garretson, Peter. “Space-Based Solar Power and the U.K.’s Bet that Science Fiction May Become Science-Fact.” The Downlink, August 14, 2022. https://defaeroreport.com/2022/08/15/the-downlink-aug-14-22-space-based-solar-power-and-the-u-k-s-bet-that-science-fiction-may-become-science-fact/.

Garretson, Peter. “Look at the Numbers. Are We Serious About Space?” The Downlink, July 10, 2022. https://defaeroreport.com/2022/07/11/the-downlink-jul-10-22-look-at-the-numbers-are-we-serious-about-space/.

Garretson, Peter. “DOD OIG Releases Space Command HQ Report and a New Space National Guard Bill.” The Downlink, May 15, 2022. https://defaeroreport.com/2022/05/15/the-downlink-may-15-22-dod-oig-releases-space-command-hq-report-and-a-new-space-national-guard-bill/.

Garretson, Peter. “What Was Kendall’s Message to the Space Force?” The Downlink, April 10, 2022. https://defaeroreport.com/2022/04/11/the-downlink-apr-10-22what-was-kendalls-message-to-the-space-force/.

Garretson, Peter. “FY’23 Space Force Budget: The Good, The Bad, and The Missed Opportunity.” The Downlink, April 3, 2022. https://defaeroreport.com/2022/04/04/the-downlink-apr-03-22-fy-23-space-force-budget-the-good-the-bad-and-the-missed-opportunity/.

Garretson, Peter. “The Space Force & Emerging Economy.” Tim Ventura Podcast, YouTube video, January 14, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYyLXSE.

Garretson, Peter. “Continuing Resolution Purgatory: What Lawmakers Really Need to Ask.” The Downlink, January 6, 2022. https://defaeroreport.com/2022/01/09/the-downlink-jan-06-22-continuing-resolution-purgatory-what-lawmakers-really-need-to-ask/.

Garretson, Peter. “Panel, Space-Based Solar Power.” Conversations for the Future, YouTube video, May 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glerZzGQSYE.

Garretson, Peter. “Peter Garretson, Space-Based Solar Power.” Conversations for the Future, YouTube video, May 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO9SRICIBFg.

Garretson, Peter. “Space and the Next Administration.” AFPC Insights, January 13, 2021. https://www.afpc.org/news/media/afpc-insights-episode-14-space-and-the-next-administration.

Garretson, Peter. “Interview with Michael J. Laine & Peter Garretson.” The Crigler Show, YouTube video, September 19, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfjpm7KqQRQ&list=PLBi_OP0F5AzeGqvGzmlno_jRKD8W2OB7V&index=4&t=4s.

Garretson, Peter. “Talking Space [Aug 12, 2020].” DEFAERO Report Daily Podcast, August 12, 2020. https://defaeroreport.com/2020/08/12/defaero-report-daily-podcast-aug-12-2020-talking-space/.

Garretson, Peter. “Interview with Peter Garretson.” Inside Track (KVOI), August 9, 2020. https://serve.castfire.com/s:kvoi.com_LyUxY/audio/3779131/3779131_2020-08-09-003131.128.mp3?00.

Garretson, Peter. “Strong Recruiting United States Space Force.” The John Batchelor Show (#286), August 5, 2020. https://wabcradio.com/episode/286-strong-recruiting-united-states-space-force-for-2050-peter-garretson-american-foreign-policy-council/.

Garretson, Peter. “The Promise of the Space Force for Long-Term Human Liberty, Abundance and Security.” Age of Infinite (Project Moon Hut series with David Goldsmith), podcast audio, May 20, 2020. https://www.himalaya.com/technology-podcasts/age-of-infinite-a-project-moon-hut-series-with-david-goldsmith-916197/the-promise-of-the-space-force-for-long-term-human-abundance-and-security-w-peter-garretson-21-97358835.

Garretson, Peter. “The Space Force.” Brave New Space, podcast audio, May 15, 2020. https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/brave-new-space-keegan-kirkpatrick-robert-_SJv5XCHBLG/.

Garretson, Peter. “The Battle for the Soul of the Space Force.” Predict (interview), May 1, 2020. https://medium.com/predict/the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-space-force-e9e9c3d84c8a.

Garretson, Peter. “The Trends & Challenges of 21st Century Air Power.” Predict (interview), April 27, 2020. https://medium.com/predict/the-trends-challenges-of-21st-century-air-power-aa0ed6a1a0db.

Garretson, Peter. “Trump’s Space Force” (with Neil deGrasse Tyson). Fox Nation Space Deep Dive, Fox Nation video, aired November 28, 2019 (filmed October 8, 2019). https://nation.foxnews.com/watch/ea7f2fe18d9a5b902822b8b1e90b80ce/.

Garretson, Peter. “The New Space Force vs an Ossified, Federated Bureaucracy Unable to React to Threats from China and Russia.” The John Batchelor Show (#96788), September 21, 2019. https://audioboom.com/posts/7375775-the-new-space-force-vs-an-ossified-federated-bureaucracy-unable-to-react-to-threats-from-china-a.

Garretson, Peter. “Outer Space and the US in 2060, Six Scenarios, Part 1.” The John Batchelor Show (#7365889), September 11, 2019. https://wabcradio.com/episode/outer-space-and-the-us-in-2060-a-d-six-scenarios-peter-garretson-american-foreign-policy-council/.

Garretson, Peter. “Outer Space and the US in 2060, Six Scenarios, Part 2.” The John Batchelor Show (#7365888), September 11, 2019. https://wabcradio.com/episode/outer-space-and-the-us-in-2060-a-d-six-scenarios-2-of-2-peter-garretson-american-foreign-policy-council/.

Garretson, Peter. “US Space Command: A Vision for the Final Frontier. That Vision Needs to Focus on Development.” The John Batchelor Show, September 4, 2019. https://wabcradio.com/episode/us-space-command-a-vision-for-the-final-frontier-that-vision-needs-to-focus-on-development-peter-garretson-american-foreign-policy-council/.

Garretson, Peter. “Fireside Chat with Rick Tumlinson: Roadmap to Space Settlement.” NewSpace 2019, YouTube video, July 18, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUgevfzG85Q.

Garretson, Peter. “America’s Spacefaring Future.” Generation Space (Air Force Space Command podcast), July 8, 2019.

Garretson, Peter. “Broadcast 2819—Lt. Col. Peter Garretson, USAF.” The Space Show, November 27, 2016. https://www.thespaceshow.com/show/27-nov-2016/broadcast-2819-lt.-col-peter-garretson-usaf.

Garretson, Peter. “Broadcast 2659—Chris Stone / Lt. Col. Pete Garretson.” The Space Show, March 6, 2016. https://www.thespaceshow.com/show/06-mar-2016/broadcast-2659-chris-stone-lt.-col.-pete-garretson.

Garretson, Peter. “Kalveda Interviews Peter Garretson: A Futurist and Strategic Thinker.” Kalveda, January 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150202023913/http:/www.kalveda.com:80/2015/01/25/kalveda-interviews-peter-garretson-futurist-strategic-thinker.

Garretson, Peter. “Armed With Science Saturday: Science Fiction: The Aperture for Science Future.” Interview with DoDLive Science Blog, February 2013.

Garretson, Peter. “Kalkion Interviews Peter Garretson, A Futurist and Strategic Thinker.” Kalkion, August 15, 2009.

PODCASTS AS HOST (The Space Strategy Podcast)

Garretson, Peter A., host. “John Shaw:

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Marc Berte:

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Jairus Grove

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Chris Stone:

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Charles Miller:

Garretson, Peter A., host. “59. Heather Pringle: Building capacity through Innovation & Collaboration.” The Space Strategy Podcast, April 17, 2026. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/59-heather-pringle-building-capacity-through-innovation/id1559865448?i=1000762061773

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Ross Centers: The Strategic Moon—Safety Zones, Property Rights, Golden Dome, Planetary Sunshades, and Large-Scale Space Infrastructure.” The Space Strategy Podcast, August 29, 2025. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/58-ross-centers-the-strategic-moon-safety-zones/id1559865448?i=1000723901244.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dr. Sanjay Vijendran: The Space Solar Power Revolution—ESA SOLARIS, Mars Research, and Energy from Space.” The Space Strategy Podcast, August 18, 2025. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-dr-sanjay-vijendran-the-space-solar-power-revolution/id1559865448?i=1000722521667.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dr. Philip Lubin: Planetary Defense and Large-Scale Directed Energy Systems.” The Space Strategy Podcast, August 5, 2025. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/56-dr-philip-lubin-planetary-defense-and-large-scale/id1559865448?i=1000720753262.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dr. Fred Kennedy: Bringing the Nuclear Renaissance to Space—Nuclear Thermal Propulsion, Exploration, and Historical Challenges.” The Space Strategy Podcast, July 30, 2025. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/55-fred-kennedy-bringing-the-nuclear-renaissance-to-space/id1559865448?i=1000719759470.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Master Sergeant Benjamin Johnis: Space Rescue, Personnel Recovery, and Operational Challenges.” The Space Strategy Podcast, July 20, 2025. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/54-benjamin-johnis-space-rescue/id1559865448?i=1000718127921.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Christopher Stone: Space Warfare 101—Counterspace and Iron Dome: Dominance and Victory on Our Terms.” The Space Strategy Podcast, February 14, 2025. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-christopher-stone-space-warfare-101-counterspace/id1559865448?i=1000692335390.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Christopher Mason: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds and the Embryogenesis of Humanity.” The Space Strategy Podcast, December 17, 2024. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/47-christopher-mason-engineering-life-to-reach-new/id1559865448?i=1000680736428.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Jim Keravala: The Fastest Era of Economic Growth in Human History—25 Percent of Global GDP by 2050.” The Space Strategy Podcast, December 5, 2024. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/46-jim-keravala-the-fastest-era-of-economic-growth/id1559865448?i=1000679378869.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Mike Snead and Jess Sponable: Spaceplanes! America’s Unrealized Dream.” The Space Strategy Podcast, October 17, 2025. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/45-mike-snead-and-jess-sponable-spaceplanes-americas/id1559865448?i=1000673470286.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Ilan Berman: Our Digital Competition with China Heats Up.” The Space Strategy Podcast, September 24, 2024. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-ilan-berman-our-digital-competition-with-china-heats-up/id1559865448?i=1000670568598.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dr. Greg Autry: From Red Moon Rising to the Opening and Welcoming Nature of the Space Movement.” The Space Strategy Podcast, August 8, 2024. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-dr-greg-autry-from-red-moon-rising-to-the-opening/id1559865448?i=1000664749626.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Jim Bridenstine: The Space Renaissance—Marshaling Space Commercialization in a Virtuous Cycle of Innovation.” The Space Strategy Podcast, February 1, 2024. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/42-jim-bridenstine-the-space-renaissance-marshaling/id1559865448?i=1000643840982.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Gen. Pete Worden: Cislunar, Interstellar, Artemis, Aliens, Space-Based Missile Defense, Planetary Defense, and Space Force ‘Bluewater’ Operations.” The Space Strategy Podcast, September 11, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/41-gen-pete-worden-cislunar-interstellar-artemis-aliens/id1559865448?i=1000627428151.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Gen. Chance Saltzman: Competitive Endurance—Proposing a ‘Theory of Success.’” The Space Strategy Podcast, August 23, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40-gen-chance-saltzman-competitive-endurance-proposing/id1559865448?i=1000625449118.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro: To Go Far, We Go Together.” The Space Strategy Podcast, May 14, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/39-dr-ezinne-uzo-okoro-to-go-far-we-go-together-one/id1559865448?i=1000613017372.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Daniel Suarez: What Can U.S. Spacepower Learn from Hard Science Fiction?” The Space Strategy Podcast, April 18, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-daniel-suarez-what-can-u-s-spacepower-and-ussf/id1559865448?i=1000609581874.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dr. Kurt ‘Spuds’ Vogel: NASA’s Moon-to-Mars Objectives.” The Space Strategy Podcast, April 8, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/37-dr-kurt-spuds-vogel-nasas-moon-to-mars-objectives/id1559865448?i=1000608020001.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dr. Avi Loeb: Light Sails, UAPs, Extraterrestrial Objects, and Seeding the Milky Way.” The Space Strategy Podcast, March 29, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/36-dr-avi-loeb-light-sails-uaps-extraterrestrial-objects/id1559865448?i=1000606504421.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Gen. John Shaw: Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea—Space as a Military Area of Responsibility.” The Space Strategy Podcast, May 19, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/35-gen-john-shaw-sailing-the-wine-dark-sea-space-as/id1559865448?i=1000562562439.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Howard Bloom: The Infrastructure of Imagination—Garden the Solar System, Green the Galaxy.” The Space Strategy Podcast, March 14, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/34-howard-bloom-the-infrastructure-of-imagination/id1559865448?i=1000554043215.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dennis Wingo: The Strategic Importance of the Moon.” The Space Strategy Podcast, February 11, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/33-dennis-wingo-the-strategic-importance-of-the-moon/id1559865448?i=1000550858679.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Henry Sokolski: A China–U.S. War in Space—The After-Action Report.” The Space Strategy Podcast, February 3, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/32-henry-sokolski-a-china-u-s-war-in-space-the/id1559865448?i=1000549995256.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Jean-Jacques Tortora: A European Perspective.” The Space Strategy Podcast, January 31, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-jean-jacques-tortora-a-european-perspective/id1559865448?i=1000549490025.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Wayne White: The Space Pioneer Act.” The Space Strategy Podcast, January 17, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-wayne-white-the-space-pioneer-act/id1559865448?i=1000548083697.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dean Cheng: Wake Up!” The Space Strategy Podcast, January 5, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/29-dean-cheng-wake-up/id1559865448?i=1000547021333.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Kevin O’Connell: The Space Economy Rising!” The Space Strategy Podcast, December 15, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/28-kevin-oconnell-the-space-economy-rising/id1559865448?i=1000545092617.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Todd Harrison: Priority 1—Defending Our Space Systems.” The Space Strategy Podcast, December 8, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/27-todd-harrison-priority-1-defending-our-space-systems/id1559865448?i=1000544344862.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Gen. ‘Bucky’ Butow: The State of the Space Industrial Base 2021.” The Space Strategy Podcast, December 3, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/26-gen-bucky-butow-the-state-of-the-space/id1559865448?i=1000543877900.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “George Pullen: A Four-Trillion-Dollar Space Economy.” The Space Strategy Podcast, November 24, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-george-pullen-a-four-trillion-dollar-space-economy/id1559865448?i=1000542974824.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Gen. John Olson: Becoming a True Spacefaring Nation—The Bold Vision of the 2021 State of the Space Industrial Base Report.” The Space Strategy Podcast, November 18, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-gen-john-olson-becoming-a-true-spacefaring/id1559865448?i=1000542358325.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Tim Chrisman: The Space Corporation to Unlock Millions of Jobs and Trillions of Dollars of Economic Activity.” The Space Strategy Podcast, November 4, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/23-tim-chrisman-the-space-corporation-to-unlock/id1559865448?i=1000540789565.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Theresa Hitchens: Space Resources, Space Militarization, Weapons, Norms, Sci-Fi, Humans as a Migratory Species, and The Expanse as a Cautionary Tale.” The Space Strategy Podcast, November 1, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-theresa-hitchens-space-resources-space-militarization/id1559865448?i=1000540336989.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dr. Scott Pace: America’s Space Agenda—Seeking to Expand Our Civilization and Ensure Space Will Be a Home of Free People.” The Space Strategy Podcast, October 19, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-dr-scott-pace-americas-space-agenda-seeking-to-expand/id1559865448?i=1000539066865.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Col. Eric Felt, USSF: The Space Force’s Lab, Strategy, and Technology—and ‘the Opportunity to Shape the Opportunity.’” The Space Strategy Podcast, October 15, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-col-eric-felt-ussf-the-space-forces-lab-strategy/id1559865448?i=1000538646808.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Tyler Bates, USSF: ‘Fortune Favors the Bold’—Cislunar Mission Concepts for the Department of Defense.” The Space Strategy Podcast, September 25, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-tyler-bates-ussf-fortune-favors-the-bold-cislunar/id1559865448?i=1000536560681.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Bhavya Lal: ‘Incorporating the Solar System into Our Economic Sphere’—The Relevance of Artemis and NASA to National Strategy and National Security.” The Space Strategy Podcast, August 13, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-bhavya-lal-incorporating-the-solar-system-into-our/id1559865448?i=1000531884898.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Mandy Vaughn: Space Is the Infrastructure for Economic Development—but ‘Are We Persuaded to Act?’” The Space Strategy Podcast, August 6, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-mandy-vaughn-space-is-the-infrastructure-for/id1559865448?i=1000531164606.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Victoria Samson: Constructing International Norms for Space.” The Space Strategy Podcast, July 30, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/16-victoria-samson-constructing-international-norms/id1559865448?i=1000530471828.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Bill Bruner: Our Hypersonic Future.” The Space Strategy Podcast, July 22, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-bill-bruner-our-hypersonic-future/id1559865448?i=1000529713841.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Dr. ‘Coyote’ Smith: The Space Force Mission Is a Better Tomorrow.” The Space Strategy Podcast, July 3, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/14-dr-coyote-smith-space-force-mission-is-a-better-tomorrow/id1559865448?i=1000527682937.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “James Cartwright: ‘A Domain for Commerce’—Moving from a Discovery Architecture to a Sustained and Commerce-Centric Architecture.” The Space Strategy Podcast, June 24, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-james-cartwright-a-domain-for-commerce-moving/id1559865448?i=1000526771412.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Joel Sercel: ‘There Is Gold in Them Hills!’—A Deep Dive into Asteroid Mining and Space Logistics.” The Space Strategy Podcast, June 16, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-joel-sercel-there-is-gold-in-them-hills-a-deep/id1559865448?i=1000525777631.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Oriana Skylar Mastro: Chinese Space Ambition.” The Space Strategy Podcast, June 9, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-oriana-skylar-mastro-chinese-space-ambition/id1559865448?i=1000524829509.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Steven Butow: ‘Think The Expanse’—How DIU Is Enabling the Nation to Do ‘Interesting Things’ in Space.” The Space Strategy Podcast, June 1, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-steven-butow-think-the-expanse-how-diu-is-enabling/id1559865448?i=1000523818547.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Joshua Carlson: Explore–Expand–Exploit–Exclude—Space Development Theory and the Value of Vision.” The Space Strategy Podcast, May 21, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-joshua-carlson-explore-expand-exploit-exclude-space/id1559865448?i=1000522677820.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Kara Cunzeman: Abundance, Aspiration, and Strategic Foresight.” The Space Strategy Podcast, May 12, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-kara-cunzeman-abundance-aspiration-and-strategic/id1559865448?i=1000521398283.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “John Mankins: 2045—Moon Bases, Power Satellites, Reusable Transportation Systems, a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Space Economy, and Space Diplomacy.” The Space Strategy Podcast, May 5, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7-john-mankins-2045-moon-bases-power-satellites-reusable/id1559865448?i=1000520201224.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Brent Ziarnick: A Spacepower Marathon—Maximizing Total National Spacepower.” The Space Strategy Podcast, April 28, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6-brent-ziarnick-a-spacepower-marathon-maximizing/id1559865448?i=1000519017086.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Bob Zubrin: Our World Comes with an Infinite Sky—Mars Beckons.” The Space Strategy Podcast, April 22, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-bob-zubrin-our-world-comes-with-an-infinite-sky/id1559865448?i=1000518131905.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Rick Tumlinson: A Far-Reaching Vision for Space.” The Space Strategy Podcast, April 15, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-rick-tumlinson-a-far-reaching-vision-for-space/id1559865448?i=1000517194793.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Doug Loverro: Former NASA and DoD Official Discusses the Importance of Space.” The Space Strategy Podcast, April 9, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-doug-lovero-former-nasa-and-dod-official-discusses/id1559865448?i=1000516492548.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Coen Williams: Junior Space Force Guardians and the 602 Club.” The Space Strategy Podcast, March 31, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-coen-williams-junior-space-force-guardians-and-the/id1559865448?i=1000515146979.

Garretson, Peter A., host. “Richard Harrison: AFPC and the New Space Policy Initiative.” The Space Strategy Podcast, March 24, 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-richard-harrison-afpc-and-the-new-space-policy-initiative/id1559865448?i=1000514184372.

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Selected Publications & Interviews with links:

• “Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space,” November 2020 with Dr. Namrata Goswami

• “Posturing Space Forces for Operations Beyond GEO,” in the Inaugural issue of Space Force Journal, Jan 31, 2021, with David Buehler, Eric Felt, Charles Finley, Jaime Stearns, and Andy Williams

• “What are the Implications for a Race for Cislunar Dominance (at 1hr+20 min),” NSS, February 4, 2021, with Gen Steve Kwast, Dr. Namrata Goswami, Dr. George Nield

• “Ready to Launch – Space Policy in the Biden Era,” POLITICO, January 14, 2021, with Bryan Bender, Jacqueline Feldscher, Victoria Sampson and Rep Jim Cooper

• “Space and the next administration,” AFPC, January 13, 2021, with Bryan Bender, Jacqueline Feldscher, Victoria Sampson and Rep Jim Cooper

• “What War in Space Might Look Like Circa 2030-2040?,” NEPC, August 28, 2020, Sole Author

• “STATE OF THE SPACE INDUSTRIAL BASE 2020 A Time for Action to Sustain US Economic & Military Leadership in Space,” AFRL-DIU-USSF, July 20, 2020, Editor with Dr. David Hardy and Brigadier General Steven J. Butow, Defense Innovation Unit, Dr. Thomas Cooley, Air Force Research Laboratory, Colonel Eric Felt, Air Force Research Laboratory, Dr. Joel B. Mozer, United States Space Force

• “The Battle For The Soul Of The Space Force,” Medium, May 1, 2020, Interview with Time Ventura

• “Is the Senate Ready to Protect American Interests in Space?,” The Hill, September 11, 2019, Sole Author

• “A Historic National Vision for Space Power,” War on the Rocks, September 9, 2019, Sole Author

JOHN BATCHELOR RADIO INTERVIEW Part 1

JOHN BATCHELOR RADIO INTERVIEW Part 2

• The Future of Space 2060 and Implications for U.S. Strategy: Report on the Space Futures Workshop, Air Force Space Command, September 5, 2019, contributing author

• “US Space Command: A vision for the Final Frontier,” The Hill, August 28, 2019, Sole Author

JOHN BATCHELOR RADIO INTERVIEW

• “Space Force defenses must stretch to the moon,” The Hill, August 5, 2019, Sole Author

• “Air Force Suppressed Space Force Debate; Lt. Gen. Kwast Spoke Truth To Power,” Breaking Defense, August 8, 2019, Sole Author

• “SPACE FORCE’S JUPITER-SIZED CULTURE PROBLEM,” War on the Rocks, July 11, 2019, Sole Author

• “The Future of the Asian Order Will Be Decided in Space,” The Diplomat, July 3, 2019, Sole Author

• “Why the next Space Policy Directive needs to be to the Secretary of Energy,” The Space Review, July 1, 2019, Sole Author

• “The purpose of a Space Force is a spacefaring economy,” The Hill, June 26, 2019, Sole Author

• “OPINION: The first duty of a Space Force is to protect space commerce,” Politico, June 21, 2019, Sole Author

• “Critical Shifts in India’s Outer Space Policy,” The Diplomat, April 16, 2019 with Namrata Goswami

• “Updating the Laws of War for the 21st Century: Time to Reconsider, and Ban, Modern Nation-Killing Acts,” The Mitchell Institute Papers, April 2019 with David Stuckenberg

• “Become the Hydra: Setting Leadership Expectations for Degraded Environments”, Over the Horizon Journal (republished in 1 year anniversary issue), December 31, 2018 with Jonathan D. Sawtelle

• “Chapter 5: The Nine Distinctions: Where China has it Right and China Differs from the US in Outer Space”, in Chinese Perspectives on Space Operations and Escalation (A Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) Periodic Publication), Joint Staff, August 2018, Sole Author

• “Chapter 21: What’s Up There? Space ‘By the Numbers’”, in AU-18 Space Primer, Air University, 27 Aug 2018, Sole Author

• “Now We Can Start to Defend Planet Earth”, Over the Horizon Journal, July 27, 2018, Sole Author

• “Is India looking toward space-based resources?”, The Space Review, 2 October 2017, with Namrata Goswami

2017: Democratizing the Tactile / Kinesthetic Arts. Linkedin, 18 Sep 2017.

Abstract: There was a time when if you wanted to see art, you had to go to a museum; if you wanted to hear music, you had to pay a musician; if you wanted to see dance you had to go to the ballet. There was even a time when if you wanted to know a story you had to sit at the feet of a bard. None of that is true today. All of our human cultural arts have fallen to media but one. The class of performance art called tactile or kinesthetic stands unchallenged, its gifts confined to time and space, and its best performances destined to be lost from our cultural space forever.

2017: Beatific Vision: Revolutionizing Aesthetic Space. Linkedin, 18 Sep 2017.

Abstract: We are about to be witness to a revolution in the aesthetic space. Deep reinforcement learning algorithms and large available data sets are going to allow our entire computer-mediated economy to wake up to beauty. This will positively transform our entertainment, products, and neighborhoods.

2017: Term Paper Apocalypse. Linkedin, 18 Sep 2017.

Abstract: AI is about to destroy the academic system as we know it. We've seen previews before--the controversy surrounding the introduction of calculators and reduction in manual calculation; the lamentation over decreasing handwriting skills for word processing. All that is tiny compared to what is obviously coming.

2017: USAF Strategic Development of a Domain. Over the Horizon, 10 July 2017.

Abstract: Are Airmen doing a good job with strategy? How much of our strategy starts “right of bang” with the efficient movement of our pieces? The success of our past and future battles depends on a lot more than what we do with our platforms — it depends on what platforms we have developed, where we have based them, and our partner building capacity. This is true not just in the Air Domain but in every domain in which we maneuver to create effects. Baron Antoine Henri de Jomini said, “Strategy is the art of making war upon the map.” So where do we read how to set up the map in the first place?

2017: Cosmic Girl's Stiletto. Over the Horizon, 19 July 2017.

Abstract: Virgin Galactic has done something very clever. For about $4M, they have modified a Boeing 747 to be able to travel as far as 1,000 nm and then launch a small satellite into orbit. This is going to provide industry—and potentially the Air Force—with a responsive launch-on-demand capability it has never had.

2017: Better than Paris: space solar power. The Space Review, 19 Jun 2017.

Abstract: A national program in space-based solar power (SBSP) could do more for solving climate change than the Paris Accord ever could. SBSP is the advanced energy source that “shovel ready,” is fully renewable, produces no greenhouse gases, is not intermittent, has 24-hour availability, could be made-in-America and could scale to all global demand six times over. Within a generation, we could transform our society to abundant clean energy, enable a $300-trillion global economy, create five million new jobs, drive all carbon emissions to zero, and then have spare energy to suck carbon out of the air.

2017: BECOME THE HYDRA: SETTING LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS FOR DEGRADED ENVIRONMENTS. Over The Horizon, 2 Feb 2017.

Abstract: The Joint Force faces an operational environment where adversaries are developing advanced electronic warfare (EW), offensive cyber, anti-satellite (ASAT), anti-High Value Airborne Asset (A-HVAA), counter space, and precision strike capabilities all designed to negate US airpower. These efforts are specifically designed to take vital command, control and communication networks offline. Investing in protective measures is not enough. Military leaders must anticipate conducting operations in a context of adversaries seeking to slow or paralyze operational tempo by disrupting information and logistical supply chains. Accordingly, the military must create a culture of leadership that provides an antidote to such disruption. One way to create that culture is by developing numerous exercises and wargames where leaders get a chance to observe how their teammates think and function in the absence of command links. Another remedy is to promulgate a set of force-wide expectations that apply at all levels, providing a moral compass individuals should prepare for and act when in prosecuting commander’s intent during adversary-induced isolation.

2017: Are China and the US Set for a Showdown in Space? Conversations with Chinese experts highlight several misperceptions about China’s ambition in space. The Diplomat, 28 Jan 2017.

Abstract: China’s space program is clearly of interest to U.S. policymakers and strategists. Academics have invested significant effort in researching China’s civil and military capabilities as well as its space goals. Much of this analysis mirrors the U.S. understanding of space as fitting into categories of espionage, military use, and scientific exploration. While our literature survey uncovered numerous examples of influential space officials expressing ambitious Chinese goals for the utilization of in-space resources, we sought “ground truth” regarding the extent the which such views had permeated the larger strategy and policy community. As U.S. policymakers begin to think about how to approach China regarding norms for space property and resource utilization, it is important to remove what might be forgivable but important misconceptions. Read a spirited counter here.

2016: Dear President Trump: Here's How to Make Space Great Again. Wired Magazine, 14 Dec 2016.

Abstract: PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP often says that Americans no longer dream and must do so again. Nowhere can dreams be more inspiring and profitable than in space. But today, expanding space enterprise is not foremost on the minds of Americans or military strategists. The first step to make space great again is for the United States to offer a constructive vision that can satisfy many American space needs, including defense. The Trump administration has an opportunity to transcend pessimism in space and focus America where it thrives: aggressive yet peaceful competition.

2016: A national space policy for this century. The Space Review, 29 Sep 2016.

Abstract: We have examined what we think will be the key strategic competitions our nation will face, and what sort of policy will be required for the United States to prevail in the space domain—a domain we expect will be hyper-competitive and central to the future of power in the international system. New times and new technological and social realities demand a new and different tone. In the policy draft that follows, we have attempted to bring a clean-sheet approach to a national space policy and allow it to be forward-looking—at least as far as the captains of US industry and the luminaries of other nations have already articulated.

Related Interview: This article got the attention of The Space Show and resulted in a short Interview on The Space Show, 27 Nov 2016.

2016: OFFSETTING AIR SUPERIORITY WITH AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS. War on the Rocks (WOTR), 3 Nov 2016.

Abstract: At a time when adversaries are hard at work to make power projection increasingly difficult for the Air Force, its special tactics community represents a substantial human capital investment that cannot remain marginalized in the strategic cul-de-sac of merely supporting land operations. They can be re-imagined as a cross-domain force to accomplish L-SEAD, penetrating counter-air, and penetrating air denial.

2016: National Intelligence Council: Lost in Space?. War is Boring, 29 Sep 2016.

Abstract: The NIC's Global Trends documents lay out the mega-trends for the President-Elect...why are they ignoring space? Is this a strategic blindspot of detriment to the United States?

Related Interview: This article got the attention NPR and resulted in a short Interview on NPR Marketplace, 3 Oct 2016.

2016: Alabama should lead in space solar power. Montgomery Advertiser, 24 Mar 2016.

Abstract: Being the first to establish Space Solar Power systems will establish who is the “Saudi Arabia of Green Energy.” Space Solar Power is as significant an industrial development as the airplane, the automobile, the locomotive, or the steam ship. It will determine which is the richest and most powerful nation on earth and beyond.

2016: Interview The Space Show 6 Mar 2016.

2015: An Aerospace Nation. Strategic Studies Quarterly, Winter 2015.

Abstract: Aerospace is deeply connected to US identity—its power and place in the world. Progress in aerospace opened doors to new methods of travel,

economic prosperity, and the means to shelter and defend the nation.

2015: Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War Book Review, Air University Website

Ghost Fleet is a must read for those interested in the future of conflict. Imaginative and thoughtful, the authors have drawn together a diverse set of evolving trends in modern warfare—from “hybrid war” to cutting-edge technological developments in cyber, directed-energy, and unmanned systems—and woven them into a scenario of great power conflict in the near future.

2015: Ghost Fleet: A Vision of Future Warfare, The Book Review India

Ghost Fleet is a must read for those interested in the future of conflict. Imaginative, thoughtful, the authors have drawn together a diverse set of evolving trends in modern warfare—from ‘hybrid war’ to cutting-edge technological developments in cyber, directed energy and unmanned systems—and woven them into a scenario of great power conflict in the near future where they all interact.

2015: Air University Concept for Space Solar Power makes Secretary of Defense's Innovation Challenge Semi-Finals. Air University Press Release, 13 Nov 2015.

Abstract: An interagency proposal which began at Air University's Center for Space Innovation, titled "Carbon-Free Energy for Global Resilience and International Goodwill" has been selected for semi-finals in the Secretary of Defense's innovation challenge for the D3 (Diplomacy, Development, Defense) summit. The team is proposing the idea of Space Solar Power Satellites to a summit of senior leaders from the Department of Defense, the US Agency for International Development, and the US Department of State as a whole-of-nation way the US can re-assert US leadership in space, energy and other technologies, amplify the US leadership in the fight against climate change, create a huge number of US jobs and position the US as clean energy exporter, and rekindle America's spirit to do great things. MRCA source selection remains a significant opportunity for India to advance its security and expand its freedom of action at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Overall, a US selection best serves the Indian grand strategic goal of inclusive growth by deepening its economic relationship, linking technical and industrial bases, and lessening the chance of distracting conflict. It would have immediately put fighters in India’s hands to stem the bleeding of aged platforms that is undermining its ability to maintain Air Superiority and deterrence, and provide an unparalleled opportunity for India to expand its influence globally, as the US is and is likely to remain India’s chief patron as it seeks increased global influence.

2015: MMRCA: A New Strategic Opportunity. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 26 Aug 2015.

Abstract: MMRCA source selection remains a significant opportunity for India to advance its security and expand its freedom of action at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Overall, a US selection best serves the Indian grand strategic goal of inclusive growth by deepening its economic relationship, linking technical and industrial bases, and lessening the chance of distracting conflict. It would have immediately put fighters in India’s hands to stem the bleeding of aged platforms that is undermining its ability to maintain Air Superiority and deterrence, and provide an unparalleled opportunity for India to expand its influence globally, as the US is and is likely to remain India’s chief patron as it seeks increased global influence.

2015: Aviation and Health. with Col James Chambers, Mr. Mort Rolleston, Col Jeffrey Alder, Col Peter Podbielski, ASPJ May-Jun 2015.

Abstract: The US Air Force (USAF) can significantly contribute to both aviation enterprise and health systems in a synergistic fashion, providing incentive to potential PNs to work with the United States in shared security objectives.

2015: Starfleet was closer than you think. with Major Brent Ziarnick, SpaceReview, 16 Mar 2015

Abstract: The USAF leadership of 1963 had plans to build a giant space-fleet of nuclear powered spacecraft. Had personalities been different, America today might be reaching for the stars.

2014: Enabling the 2nd Generation in Space: Building Blocks for Large Scale Space Endeavors. with David Barnhart (DARPA) and Willer Willons, JBIS Vol 67, No 04 "100 Year Starship Study 2011: Time Distance Solutions, April 2014

Abstract:

2014: Fixing Water with an App. Observer Research Foundation (ORF), 23 June 2014

Abstract:

Organizations or philanthropists concerned about the water problem needn't wait for government action. They could "steal the initiative" and partner with an organization like XPRIZE to create a social gaming and collaborative consumption application. Open-source it, crowd-source it, crowd-fund it. For a few million dollars, a prize competition could -- in just a couple years -- create a mobile application that would revolutionize the global water situation. Third party actors could end-run states to create a world-wide transparency of real-time water flows and usage that could enhance human security and prosperity, and do what it seems states are unable to do. .

2014: What’s in a code? Putting space development first; Chapter within AWAITING LAUNCH: PERSPECTIVES ON THE DRAFT ICOC FOR OUTER SPACE ACTIVITIES" . Observer Research Foundation (ORF), 11 April 2014

Abstract:

The proposed International Code of Conduct (ICOC) for outer space activities fails to address some fundamental equities related to the future of space, and the agendas of the Asian space powers.

2014: What’s in a code? Putting space development first . The Space Review, 7 April 2014

Abstract:

The proposed International Code of Conduct (ICOC) for outer space activities fails to address some fundamental equities related to the future of space, and the agendas of the Asian space powers.

2014: Asteroid Strike! Asteroid Mining! Will the Air Force Have a Role? . ASPJ March April

¡Ataque de Asteroides! ¡Extracción Minera en Asteroides! ¿Desempeñará la Fuerza Aérea una Función?

(Front Cover Spanish Version of ASPJ!)

Abstract: In both Spacecast 2020 and Air Force 2025, a visionary Air Force of two decades ago foresaw a future role and mission of protecting planet Earth. The meteor strike over Chelyabinsk, a major Russian military industrial town, which injured 1,100 people and cost $33 million should be a wake-up call. I argue that the mission is highly consonant with our other war-fighting requirements (space situational awareness [SSA] and space control) and that it offers the Air Force a deep-space mission which would create requirements advancing propulsion, proximity operations, and noncooperative capture. Moreover, the mission would give our service a visionary quality as a global force for good that would be inspiring, aid recruiting, and attract public support. I also argue that Airmen should prepare themselves for a world in which billionaire-backed private companies like Planetary Resources Incorporated and Deep Space Industries can survey, access, move, and mine asteroids. In such a world, wealth in and from space amounts to more than just bits, and our economy moves outward into the inner solar system.

2014: A Vision for Global Aviation Enterprise Development . DISAM Journal, 17 March

Abstract: The United States Air Force (USAF) describes AED as “the plans, programs, and activities undertaken to develop the system-of-systems necessary for a nation to optimize employment of national aviation resources. The total aviation resource capacity and capability of a nation is defined by the sum total of all air domain resources including humans, aircraft, processes and infrastructure in both the civilian and military/security sectors.” This article suggests a starting point for such a whole-of-government AED vision. It achieves this by first highlighting the importance of the global air domain to American strategic and economic interests overall and reminding that these benefits came, in part, from similar deliberative, strategic US AED assistance after World War II. The article then argues why America should once again think strategically about its AED assistance given that US strategic and economic interests are becoming increasingly tied to the emerging economies of Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, and Latin America, which are all poised to greatly expand their aviation enterprise.

2013: Finding Strategic Balance: How Should the USAF Balance Continuing Irregular Requirements with High-end A2/AD Requirements?. Small Wars Journal, 23 December

Abstract: How should the USAF balance continuing irregular requirements with high-end A2/AD requirements? Should the USAF:

1. Continue on the current path, purchasing an exquisite force of the most capable high-end platforms (F-35) able to penetrate and survive in a contested environment, assuming they can handle air operations in a more benign environment as a lesser included case, or

2. Commit to a balanced force, trading some of our niche high-end fighter forces to finance investment in low-end aircraft more appropriate for irregular operations and shaping?

2013: USAF Updates Its Irregular Warfare Strategy to Address Strategic Guidance. Small Wars Journal, 23 December

Abstract: The Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force recently signed an updated United States Air Force (USAF) Irregular Warfare (IW) Strategy to provide direction for the USAF to organize, train, and equip to provide capabilities necessary to meet strategic guidance.

2013: Air Advising: A Critical Component of Joint Engagement. Joint Forces Quarterly, June 17, 2013.

Abstract: The Air Force is expanding its air advising capacity, which is available to combatant commands through mobility support advisory squadrons and 6th Special Operations Squadron and leaves a small footprint and considerable goodwill in host countries. By assessing, training, advising, assisting, and equipping, Air Force personnel work through sometimes shaky beginnings to become trusted mentors, thus ensuring U.S. access and influence while helping host militaries assume greater responsibility. Enhanced partner capabilities will create opportunities for the joint force to collaborate, and through air advising it can be done cost-effectively. An Air Advisor Academy and visionary personnel on standing teams will assist partner militaries in gaining public legitimacy, regaining control of ungoverned spaces, and becoming reliable and willing allies.

2013: Time for Airpower Diplomacy in Asia-Pacific. The Diplomat. May 28, 2013.

Abstract: This article argues that the USAF should use airpower development teams to build relations in the region.

2013: A Range-Balanced Force: An Alternate Force Structure Adapted to New Defense Priorities. Air and Space Power Journal, May 1, 2013.

Abstract: This article argues that external forces will drive the US Air Force to procure a very different force structure than the one currently postulated for the early 2030s. Specifically, the service will eventually settle on a “range-balanced force” for its combat air forces (CAF) dominated by longer-range strike platforms capable of remotely piloted operations. The article presents one idealized force structure in which only one-third of the CAF includes manned fighters; fully one-third consists of long-range, optionally piloted strike platforms; and a final one-third includes a swing force of fighter-sized, medium-range, semiautonomous, stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicles.

This article won ASPJ's Eaker Award.

2013: It's Time for A Real Policy on Asteroids. KurzweilAI / The Space Review / spacesolarpower.org / American Security Blog, Feb 22, 2013.

Abstract: OpED argues that the Russian Meteor strike and Asteroid close pass present an opportunity to put in place a pro-active strategy that also involves the private sector.

See also this article on US-India Planetary Defense cooperation by Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan of India's Observer Research Foundation (ORF) where my point of view is mentioned.

2013: Armed With Science Saturday: Science Fiction: The Aperture for Science Future. Interview with DoDLive Science Blog, February

2013: Tanham in Retrospect: 18 Years of Evolution in Indian Strategic Culture. South Asia Journal, February

Abstract: In 1992, RAND published an interpretive essay by Dr. George Tanham, an American defense analyst, on the historical and cultural factors that have shaped India’s strategic thinking. The essay is important because it highlighted and reinforced particular sensitive criticisms which continue to form the basis of significant Indian self-examination and self-justification. This paper reviews Tanham’s major interpretive insights and examines them in light of observed contemporary Indian strategic culture.

2013: Adding Teeth to the Equilibrium between Special Operations Forces and the General Purpose Force. Air and Space Power Journal, Jan-Feb 1013

Abstract: A summary of the major components of the recently released Air Force Irregular Warfare Roadmap.

2013 (FICTION): “Complications/Yearning/Longing,” Kalkion 2010

Abstract: A condemned revolutionary is being taken for trial on a captured comet, accompanied only by his law enforcement escort.

2012: Learning the Wrong Lessons: Where Does the Air Force Go From Here?. Small Wars Journal, 2 October

Abstract: The new Defense Strategic guidance clearly shifts the emphasis of military force structure planning from large-scale counter-insurgency operations (COIN) to high-end deterrence. However, the guidance is also clear about the need to maintain presence and influence, and to do so with smaller footprints. As the budget pressures on the services escalate, the natural prioritization process will seek to trim what are perceived as less critical capabilities. Given this guidance, how does the USAF need to configure itself to maximize its value to US national strategy and foreign policy?

2012: What Our Civilization Needs is a Billion Year Plan. Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence, 24 Sept 2012, 18 pages

Abstract: It isn’t enough just to plan for two or 20, or even the fabled Chinese 100 year periods. We need to be thinking and planning on the order of billions of years. Our civilization needs inter-generational plans and goals that span as far out as we can forecast significant events.

2012: The Case for Optionally Manned: Future-proofing America's Next Bomber. Lt Col Peter Garretson, USAF, USAF. Armed Forces Journal, pp10-13,32, Sept 2012. Website. 5 pages.

Abstract: Purely manned or purely unmanned aircraft possess various inherent advantages and limitations. A manned aircraft can be used in contested environments where command-and-control is limited, autonomy is required, or policy restrictions exist. An unmanned aircraft has no aircrew to limit its range and endurance, nor to place at risk of loss or capture. Optionally manned aircraft provide the best of both worlds, allowing commanders to employ force at various risk levels and to employ their aircraft and crews to their fullest capacities.

2012: Airmen Need to Prepare for a Post-Atlantis World. Air and Space Power Journal,Volume 26, Issue 5, 2 pages.

Abstract: On 21 July 2011, the space shuttle Atlantis completed its final mission, landing to an appropriately dusky sky at sunset. That touchdown marked the end of the Space Transportation System, or “space shuttle,” and truly the close of an era. But we need not mourn that passing if our nation and its Airmen are ready to take advantage of opportunities both private and public.

2012: Airpower Key to US Asia Goals. The Diplomat,Volume 26, Issue 5, 2 pages

Abstract: To win the contest for influence in the Asia-Pacific, the U.S. military must move beyond boots on the ground. Smart use of the Air Force is a cost effect tool that could fit the bill.

2012: Solar Power in Space?. Strategic Studies Quarterly (SSQ), Srping 2012, PDF, 27 pages.

Abstract: Space-based solar power (SBSP) is a concept for a revolutionary energy system. It involves placing into orbit stupendously large orbital power plants—kilometers across—which collect the sun’s raw energy and beam it down to where it is needed on the earth. In theory, SBSP could scale to meet all of humanity’s energy needs, providing virtually unlimited green, renewable power to an energy-hungry world.

2012: “Are Things Looking Up for Space SolarPower?”, Ad Astra, Spring 2012

Abstract: This article summarizes the importance of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) report on Space-Based Solar Power, and National Space Society efforts.

2011: “The US Defense Acquisition System”, Journal of Defense Studies, 2011

Abstract: I provide a basic overview of how the US defense acquisition system functions.

2010: Is the Future of Energy Geopolitics in Space?, Strategic Analysis

Abstract: Space-based solar power would have radical impications for the international system. This article summarizes what the various major powers are doing, and how success might impact the global system.

2010: Sky's No Limit: Space-Based Solar Power, the Next Major Step in the Indo-US Strategic Partnership by Peter A. Garretson. Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. ISDA Occasional Paper No. 9. August, 2010, 174 pages

Abstract: This paper provides a policymaker's overview of a highly scalable, revolutionary, renewable energy technology, Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP), and evaluates it utility within the context of the Indo-US strategic partnership. After providing an overview of the concept and its significance to the compelling problems of sustainable growth, economic development, energy security and climate change, it evaluates the utility of the concept in the context of respective Indian and US political context and energy-climate trajectories. The paper concludes that a bilateral initiative to develop Space-Based Solar Power is highly consistent with the objectives of the Indo-US strategic partnership, and ultimately recommends an actionable tree-tiered programme to realize its potential.

2010: “Watch Your Mouth! Think Before You Write,” CFR 2010

Abstract: It is important to consider your audience when you write. Often writers in the DoD do not consider that words they believe are meant for an internal audience are read abroad. It is vital to consider external audiences.

NOTE: The fiction, originally published on Kalkion, can now be found at KALVEDA

2010 (FICTION): “UAS: Unmanned Aerial System,” Kalkion 2010

Abstract: What is it like to be an artificially intelligent UAV alone and unfraid on a mission beyond command and control? This short SF story is about just that.

2010 (FICTION): “The Last Caballero,” Kalkion 2010

Abstract: What is it like to be immortal in a post-Singularity world on the verge of becoming both a O'Neillian civilization, complete with Space Elevators and Solar Power Satellites, and about to become an intersellar faring civilization as well?

2010 (FICTION): “Seed”, Kalkion 2010

Abstract: What would happen if the synbio billionaires and the space billionaires teamed up to spread life to the great beyond, beyond the reach of government as well?

2010 (FICTION): “Infestation,” Kalkion 2010

Abstract: A young man on a reality TV show has a solution to a major galactic problem. Learn about his personal story and what is the problem he must solve.

2010 (FICTION): “Clockcycle”, Kalkion 2010

Abstract: A tribute written for my brother Leif, who died in 2008. How does one cope with loss in a post-singularity world where we live as uploaded beings in the process of constructing a Dyson sphere around our Sun.

2009: “Space as the Source of Our Future Energy,” IDSA, 2009

Abstract: A brief web-overview of the concept and importance of space solar power.

2009: “Planetary Threats and Defense: Transforming ExtraTerrestrial Dangers into Opportunity,” Journal of Cosmology'

Abstract:Impacts from asteroids and comets constitute a profound threat to life on this planet, and needs to be seriously addressed. At the upper-end of the impact energy scale our very existence as a species is at stake. However, our civilization is also vulnerable to moderate-scale impacts. Protection against such devastation is a necessary and wise course of action. However, the time-scales and probabilities involved make it very difficult to justify financing the resources for any significant Planetary Defense program. Furthermore, technical difficulties abound. How best to approach threat elimination, whether object deflection or destruction, is as yet uncertain and require further development and testing, the latter being a subject of particular controversy. Furthermore, any threat remediation mission would currently require many years for planning and execution, a time delay which makes us vulnerable to threats which arise before we are ready to take effective action. However, we suggest that many of these key issues could be effectively integrated into an overall multi-agency program which combines Planetary Defense with long-term space exploration. This provides a unique opportunity to develop a robust Planetary Defense program consistent with political and budgetary constraints, as part of a US space policy.

2009: “Elements of a 21st Century Space Policy,” The Space Review, 2009

Abstract: A broad overview of the policy changes required in a National Space Policy to assure long-term US pre-eminence of the US as a spacefaring power.

2009: “Working through Virtual Worlds: A Day in the Life of Airman Basic Smith,” Ashgate Press, 2009

Abstract: What might "Basic Training: look like in an age where augmented, mixed reality, and smart virtual coaches and instructors are a part of our daily reality. This chapter details a vision of how such technologies might be integrated into education, training, personal fitness, and control of autonomous systems.

2009: “Between 2015 and 2050” Considerations in Negotiating a Date for an Indian Grand Strategy Project, IDSA, 2009

Abstract: Security planners often grapple with the question of how far out they should be looking and planning, and it is not a problem to take lightly. Many believe that as the pace of technology quickens and the number of possible interactions in a globalized, flattened world increase, the real horizon of meaningful forecast moves ever closer. But in my view that only forces us to look farther out, to things that seem distant today, but can be anticipated, and to take a longer view. In negotiating a date for a Grand Strategy or Future Environmental Estimate one is thrown upon the horns of a dilemma. If we come too close or too far, we add little value. Too close and we are left with little freedom of action and creativity--neither the world, nor our instruments to affect it can change that much. Looking then at the various dates, it seems to me that there are enough extant data and serious predictions available to warrant a strategic estimate should go out till 2050, and that a useful waypoint in time to serve as a focus for a strategic vision and grand strategy would be 2035 or 2040.

2009: Scenario building: A Suggested Methodology, IDSA

Abstract: Scenario building is one of the most powerful methods available to researchers and policy analysts for understanding the dynamics of the various interdependent factors that shape alternative futures. It also highlights and projects the potential influence of different policy choices made in the present. Scenario building allows us to transcend narrow thinking about just a “best case,” “most probable case,” or “worst case” future, and leads researchers and their audiences to a deeper understanding of the dynamics and possible range and complexities of future environments. Ultimately scenario building is not really about the future per se, but rather focuses on shaping the lens of how we should see where trends and events are going today, where they could lead to, and what we could do to affect them. Thus, scenario building is amongst the most powerful analytic tools to answer two fundamental questions of interest to think tanks and their stakeholders.

2009: “The Role of Science Fiction in Strategic Thinking,” IDSA, 2009

Abstract: Science Fiction is an under-appreciated tool in a nation's and strategist's tool book as well as an under-appreciated part of culture and literature. Many, because of a lack of scientific literacy or unfamiliarity confuse hard science fiction, often written by well qualified scientists, with fantasy. Many use the term pejoratively to denigrate an idea as being too remote and fantastic, as in "This is the stuff of science fiction." That is an unfortunate self-lobotomy of individuals and cultures that are held captive by the tyranny of the now, or of the past. No culture is naturally strategic. Strategy is an uphill battle, a constant struggle for all levels of all organizations. It is the natural instinct to be biased in favour of the present and its concerns, and not to consider the far-term and its implications. One tool to nurture such interactions is Science Fiction. Science Fiction is basically a special form of scenario planning, a one-to-many publication of some possible future, based upon an extrapolation of trends and technology to examine what they mean to the human enterprise. It allows us to criticize the present, freeing us from the tyranny of the now. Like all of our senses, it is a sort of evolutionary adaptation that helps us to "see over the next hill" and to explore the territory ahead.

2009: "Kaveda (formerly Kalkion) Interviews Peter Garretson, A Futurist And Strategic Thinker", Kalkion, 08/15/2009

Abstract: The online Magazine Kalkion interviews me on a range of topics: Strategic Planning, science fiction, education for strategic planning, the mysterious unpopularity of SF in India today, and the future of SF.

2009: “CounterBio-Terror,” CBW magazine, 2009

Abstract: Modern Nation States are complex systems that today suffer from the affliction of terrorism, which can attack its vital centers and connective tissue. Even as nation’s try to counter, terrorists are themselves evolving and seeking new capabilities to more effectively injure their hosts, including all forms of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Countering such capabilities and low signature activities will be difficult. Countering them in liberal, pluralist democracies like India and the US will be doubly challenging, as we value the diversity of thought and discourse and are hesitant to suppress dissent or heavily indoctrinate our citizenry into a single view of “the good.” But we must not fail to evolve our own immune systems, and one thing states can do is band together to ensure dissemination of best practices and ability to lend mutual support.

2009: "Power: The Next Frontier", Op Ed piece in Sakal Times, Friday, May 22, 2009

Abstract: An OpEd discussing the value of Space-based Solar Power.

2009: “Results of a Multi-Agency Deflection and Disaster Exercise,” AIAA

Abstract:A prominent recommendation of citizen groups and past planetary defense conferences was to conduct a well scripted exercise in disaster response to an asteroid threat. At the request of NASA Headquarters (HQ), an internal long-range think tank at Headquarters Air Force in conjunction with NASA HQ conducted the first-ever interagency tabletop exercise with participants at the action officer level from relevant US government agencies (National Security Council (NSC), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), US Joint Staff, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), US Coast Guard, US Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), US Air Force) and response command posts (National Military Command Center (NMCC), Air Force Group (AFG), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)) to assess likely responses both to mitigation and disaster response in the absence of clear policy on roles and missions, and capture key considerations. The exercise itself was a full day, and was conducted with participants playing the role of their agency as if the event was happening in real time. The specific threat involved a binary asteroid with the larger body an equivalent size to Apophis, and the smaller approximately 50m (size Berringer Crater impactor), one of which would hit the United States or US East Coast and stress continuity of government, the other which would strike in international waters and would stress foreign notification and foreign disaster response. The group was broken into two teams to assess two different cases. The mitigation team was given one synodic period (7 years) before impact to plan for deflection or disruption. The disaster response team had only 72 hours from discovery to impact to respond. While the exercise itself was an academic exercise and does not represent the official position of any participating agency, it nevertheless highlighted multiple insights which may be relevant to future planners, and are discussed below.

2008: Natural Impact Hazard (Asteroid Strike) Interagency Deliberate Planning Exercise After Action Report. Directorate of Strategic Planning, Headquarters, United States Air Force. PDF 0.3 MB. 107 pages.

Abstract: Air Force Future Concepts and Transformation Division (AF/A8XC) hosted a Natural Impact Event Interagency Planning Exercise, 4 Dec 2008, in Alexandria, Virginia. Twenty Seven Subject Matter Experts from across US Government, including DOD, DOE, DOS, DHS, NASA, and NSC participated in a single day tabletop exercise to explore whole of government response to an impending asteroid strike. The specific scenario involved a mythical asteroid, 2008 Innoculatus. It was a binary asteroid consisting of a 270m rocky rubble pile projected to strike the Gulf of Guinea and a 50m metallic companion asteroid projected to strike in the National Capital Region (NCR). The scenario was selected to maximize exposure to the diversity of threat (variation in size, composition, land/water strike), stress both national and international notification, and provide useful pre-planning should an actual effort need to be mounted against the asteroid Apophis when it has a small probability to pass through a gravitational keyhole in 2029 and perhaps return to strike the Earth seven years later in 2036. Participants were broken into two teams. The first team focused on disaster response and was told the asteroid was discovered 72 hrs from impact. The second team focused on deflection/mitigation and was told the asteroid had been discovered seven years from impact, and to design a strawman deflection plan using existing capabilities. The major insights from this exercise are presented.

2008: Planetary Defense: Potential Mitigation Roles of the Department of Defense. Lt Col Peter Garretson, USAF, and Maj Douglas Kaupa, USAF. Air and Space Power Journal, 22:3, pp34-41, Fall 2008. PDF 0.3 MB. 8 pages.

Abstract: The first and most important step in creating a planetary-defense plan is to find a home in the US government for such a program—preferably US STRATCOM. Other organizations would prove dysfunctional or suboptimal for US security. We would enhance our national-defense capabilities by working under STRATCOM auspices to pursue technology that might not be available or easily transitioned if developed by another agency. The United States doesn’t need a new dedicated agency or the inevitable duplication of effort that it would create. Once we decide upon a lead agency, we would then turn to developing a CONOPS, including the creation of interagency lines of communication. STRATCOM will not be the lone actor because mitigation policies will demand capabilities found in other organizations. After modifying existing search programs, we would identify the mitigation options that need development and testing. Massive extinctions have occurred in the past and can certainly occur again. Earth is not immune to collisions with asteroids and comets, but we can prepare for these events by establishing a solid planetary-defense plan.

2008: “Removing the Blinders: one of the Greatest Threats to Civilization Remains Unaccounted for”, Ad Astra, Winter 2008

Abstract: Here are the facts: Our solar system is a cluttered shooting gallery of objects that threaten our lives and the existence of life on Earth. We know that objects have struck the Earth in the past, causing huge devastation and mass extinction. Today, we don’t have the capability to know with certainty where and when the next impactor will strike. Yet virtually zero space or defense dollars are going toward creating such a capability. It is time to move the topic of Earth-colliding asteroids and comets from discussions in the academic halls of astronomy and astrophysics and onto the agenda of national security policymaking.

2008: "Strategic Importance: Solar Power From Space Can Help Peace on Earth," Ad Astra 2008

Abstract: Like all species in a closed ecosystem, human civilization flourishes in times of new and plentiful resources and regresses in times of scarce supplies. Today, following more than a century of intense hydrocarbon use and six decades after Einstein’s remark, the human population exceeds six billion with projections of nearly ten billion by 2050. Conventional hydrocarbon energy resource peaks are all expected to occur well before mid-century; and rising CO2 levels may be unleashing an unprecedented global climate crisis. While space already delivers ubiquitous telecommunication, global positioning, and surveillance commodities, these intangibles are higher-order services and not true life-sustaining resources. The first true resource delivered from space may very well be nearly limitless clean energy.

2008: "The Next Great White Fleet: Extending the Benefits of the International System into Space," Journal of Astropolitics, 2008

Abstract: This article argues that what naval power was to the 17th century—knitting together separate trading systems and bridging new resources, wealth, mobility, and establishing an international system of trade that pulled various powers into the dominant power's orbit—space power can be for the 21st century. To this end, airmen must take a wider view of what strategic value the United States Air Force (USAF) can provide for the United States (U.S.) beyond support for warfighting. The article summarizes major projects which address significant challenges and could add value, sustain US legitimacy in the international system and providing an outline of what should be US grand strategy in space.

2007: Space-Based Solar Power As an Opportunity for Strategic Security. Report to the National Security Space Office, October 2007, 75 pages.

Abstract: Consistent with the US National Security Strategy, energy and environmental security are not just problems for America, they are critical challenges for the entire world. Expanding human populations and declining natural resources are potential sources of local and strategic conflict in the 21st Century, and many see energy scarcity as the foremost threat to national security. Conflict prevention is of particular interest to security-providing institutions such as the U.S. Department of Defense which has elevated energy and environmental security as priority issues with a mandate to proactively find and create solutions that ensure U.S. and partner strategic security is preserved. The SBSP Study Group concluded that space-based solar power does present a strategic opportunity that could significantly advance US and partner security, capability, and freedom of action and merits significant further attention on the part of both the US Government and the private sector.

2005: “High Altitude Intercontinental Precision Airdrop: A revolution in Mobility Affairs,” Air Force Journal of Logistics, 2005

Abstract: The union of precision-guided munitions (PGM) and stealth technology has brought about a revolution in military affairs that has affected the way we conduct warfare dramatically. Could such a model be expanded to airlift platforms? Why not? This paper discusses how technology could enable a new form of global military just-in-time logistics.

1999: Reply to Col Budura, Airpower Journal

Abstract: A response to an article arguing for a separate space force.

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Video Presentations:

1 Mar 2016: Space Solar Power & Interstellar Working Track Outbrief (TVIW 2016)

Why should an Interstellar enthusiast care about Space Solar Power? Here's why!

1 Mar 2016: What's your mental map [of space]?

Do you have the right mental model of space for the decades ahead?

16 Nov 2010: Objectives of a Human Mission to a NEO: Planetary Defense Considerations. (13 minutes in). Presentation at NASA ExploreNow Event, 16 Nov 2010. Powerpoint Slides here.

A human mission to an asteroid could advance the state of preparedness to protect planet Earth (its citizens, civilization, property and biosphere) from a future asteroid or comet strike. Such a mission could help us to better understand the composition and dynamics of NEO objects in order to refine methods of “pushing” the NEO. It could help select the best methods, and conduct better mission planning by advancing our understanding of the maturity, ‘workability’ and complications of proposed deflection methods. Such a mission could also capitalize on public interest and excitement and relevance to a common concern: survival; as well as advance the profile of the problem and our organizational readiness to respond to an actual threat.

27 Oct 2009: Space-Based Solar Power: A Potential Solution to Climate and Energy Challenges Worth Exploring. (21 minutes). Presentation at CSTEP-CMU Climate and Energy Futures Conference, 27 Oct 2009

4 Jun 2009: "Drilling Up" Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of a Century. (1 hr 47 minutes). Presentation (Extramural Lecture) given at IITm, 4 Jun 2009. Powerpoint Slides here. (original link here: IITm Lecture)

29 May 2008: Space: A Billion Year Plan for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. (31 minutes). Presentation at futurist panel of the International Space Development Conference, 29 May 2008.

Mafic Short Animation and the Discovery Video Clip it Inspired

Space Solar Power Preview (Futures Channel)

Powering the Planet - The Space Solar Power Concept (Full Video on The Futures Channel)

GE Lecture

NIT Lecture

ISDC Billion Year Plan Lecture

ISDC Space Solar Talk

Blue Horizons Video

(I started the program, the CSAT team deserves all the credit for the video)

Presentations:

Thoughts on the Future of Wargaming

Abstract: A presentation on the value of wargaming, and musings on where technology could take future wargaming.Grid Computing within the DoD

Abstract: How might the DoD harness the vast amount of fixed infrastructure of unused computation via Grid computing? Objectives of a Human Mission to a NEO: Planetary Defense Considerations . Presentation at NASA ExploreNow Event, 16 Nov 2010.

Abstract: These slides accompany the video presentation made at the NASA ExploreNOW conference on a human mission to an asteroid. I summarize how such a mission could advance our state of preparedness for planetary defense.

“Drilling Up” Space-Based Solar Power: The Opportunity of the Century?, Presentation at TIFR, Mumbai, April 2009

Abstract: This presentation lays out the energy challenges for India and the world, and provides a basic introduction to the concept of Space-Based Solar Power.

Collaborative Projects:

Project Horizon,

Abstract: Perhaps the best conceived methodology for a disciplined study of the future I have participated in. This NSC-Led, Joint Staff executed project examined multiple different scenarios and the required interagency competencies that would be required for the United States to cope.

Blue Horizons

Abstract: “Blue Horizons” is a series of annual long range vision studies. These annual studies serve as an input for the development of Title X wargames, Strategic Planning Guidance, Quadrennial Defense Review scenarios and the development of service requirements. Blue Horizons is overseen by the Air Force Futures Group, and run by the Center for Strategy and Technology. The individual research papers, group technology assessments and briefings given to the Chief and the Air Staff are designed for easy use by staffs at all levels.

NDU Towards a Space Power Theory Project,

Abstract:

NSSO Space-Based Solar Power Study Group,

Project for Anticipatory Government,

The Energy Conversation,

Energy Horizons,

Abstract:

National Military Strategy,

Abstract:

UAS Flight Plan,

Abstract:

India Strategic Trends and Strategy: While I fellow at IDSA, I as an advocate in transferring best practices regarding thinking about the future using trends and scenario-based planning.

Asian Security Conference 2009

Asian Security Conference 2009.

Along with other key advocates at IDSA, a group of us helped craft the concept note for the first Asian Security conference to focus specifically at the long term future. That project both initiated and gave birth to several subsequent projects.

Asia 2030: The Unfolding Future

The future trends work started with the Asian Security Conference continued. Here is the first product of the scholars at IDSA to provide an Indian perspective on Asia's Future.

Imagining Asia 2030

The initial work generated from the Asian Security Conference became of interest to Indian policymakers. This polished version details a number of important trends identified by IDSA scholars and edited by my colleagues.

IDSA Strategic Trends 2050 Project, The Future trends work also drew the attention of India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). This team drew extensively on best practices and methodologies, and reaches even farther into the future that the earlier two projects.

IDSA Indian National Strategy Project,

From the beginning, those of us interested in seeing future trends projects saw it as a key input to a grander project to articulate India's interests, challenges for an Indian Grand National Strategy, something that at the time was not available to those studying India.

Mentioned In:

Roles of the USAF in the 22nd Century

Department of Mad Scientists

The Conservative Futurist

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Space Wars

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What others have said:

KurzweilAI: "Lt Col Garretson — one of the USAF’s most farsighted and original thinkers — has been at the forefront of USAF strategy on the long-term future in projects such as Blue Horizons (on KurzweilAI — see video), Energy Horizons, Space Solar Power, the AF Futures Game, the USAF Strategic Environmental Assessment, and the USAF RPA Flight Plan. Now in this exclusive to KurzweilAI, he pushes the boundary of long-term thinking about humanity’s survival out to the edge … and beyond."

Paul Gilster at Centauri Dreams (9/25) commented that Garretson exhibits an "optimism...that used to infuse our culture in the period before the first moon landings."

Current Thoughts:

Watch thoughts on humanity's future in space, planetary defense and space solar power at:http://billionyearplan.blogspot.com/

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