States are already vying to become the home of the White House’s proposed Space Academy, but what critical problem set should it solve? Do we really need it? This episode — Part 2 of this two-part series and following last week’s episode on the National Space Transportation Policy — focuses on the “Establishing the United States Space Academy” proclamation. Laura Winter speaks with retired Space Force Gen. David “DT” Thompson, the first Vice Chief of Space Operations; retired Space Force Lt. Gen. John Shaw, former Deputy Commander of U.S. Space Command; and Joel Mozer, first Chief Scientist of the U.S. Space Force.
