Dr. Aaron Bateman, SPI faculty, was interviewed by Gizmodo for an article examining the increasing importance of the Space Force, the duties it performs, and public perceptions of its mission.
They discussed ASAT tests, space debris, and the operational roles of Space Force and Space Command. They also analyzed issues regarding Space Force’s relationship with the private sector, and Space Force’s public relations strategies.
“If you create debris in orbit, you ruin it for yourself as well.”
Dr. Aaron Bateman for Gizmodo
“With the Biden administration’s decision to forgo such weapons, the nation can ‘keep the diplomatic highground,’ he said, saying it’s ‘important for the United States to maintain this posture,’ that of ‘not procuring dedicated kinetic counter-space systems.’ The U.S. is more dependent on space than Russia and China, and it’s through the acquisition of ASAT capabilities that America’s rivals are seeking to level the playing field, Bateman explained.
Dr. Aaron Bateman for Gizmodo
A “simple message” is required, said Bateman, one that “better encapsulates what Space Force is doing to a larger audience.”
Dr. Aaron Bateman for Gizmodo
