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USSPACECOM ‘Partners to Win’ at NATO’s first space symposium
May 6, 2024
Lt. Gen. Thomas James, U.S. Space Command deputy commander, and Royal Air Force Air Commodore Darren Whiteley, USSPACECOM Strategy, Policy and Plans deputy director, represented the command at the inaugural NATO Space Symposium in Toulouse, France, April 29-30.
The goal of the symposium, hosted by the NATO Headquarters International Military Staff and Allied Command Transformation, was to accelerate the integration of space capabilities into NATO’s planning and operations; explore how to leverage the rapidly evolving space sector for the benefit of collective defense; and lay groundwork to define NATO’s long-term vision for space.
The approximately 300 attendees from across allied nations’ defense, industry and academic communities engaged through a range of panels, speeches and group discussions focused on the theme, “Deterrence, Defense and Resilience in and through the Space Domain.”
General Philippe Lavigne, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, set the tone and kicked off the forum by encouraging the audience to, “envision a future in which space remains a platform for scientific collaboration, environmental monitoring and global prosperity. Here at NATO, we are committed to working with nations and ‘partnering to win’ to secure that future through a collaborative approach built on innovation, resilience and responsible progress.”
While USSPACECOM senior leaders recently met with several allied leaders during bilateral engagements at the 39th Space Symposium, this NATO event was established to get as many nations together all at once for the sole purpose of advancing the alliances’ deterrence and defense efforts in space, resulting in 27 of the 32 NATO countries attending. James was invited to represent U.S. Space Command and participate in panel discussions. His panel labeled, “The Importance of Space for the Future of NATO’s Deterrence and Defense” allowed him to share examples of the command’s successes that have increased Space Domain Awareness and improve its protect and defend mission through the integration of commercial partners.
These include the Joint Commercial Operations Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the Commercial Integration Cell at the Combined Space Operations Center, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, which is expected to grow in the future.
“Given the rapidly advancing threats we collectively face, we must continue collaborating with our Allies here and think globally – teaming with our Allies and partners is an asymmetric advantage over competitors,” James said. “It would be incredibly powerful to see greater defense and commercial integration and data-sharing of SDA at a global scale, giving us redundancies and creating complexities for our competitors.”
The topics of SDA, commercial integration and data sharing were threaded throughout all discussions and a clear priority for NATO to fulfill core tasks and operate in a multi-domain environment. They are exploring different ways to build closer relations with space industries that may make it easier for industry to work with defense programs and allow NATO to harness innovation and data from broader markets.
Additionally, NATO is also working on their Alliance Persistence Surveillance from Space initiative, announced in February 2023, which plans to establish a combined constellation of both national and commercial space assets to help streamline data collection, sharing, and analysis among NATO allies and the NATO command structure, while also generating cost savings. The United States was one of the initial 16 nations who launched the initiative.
Other major improvements have demonstrated how NATO has changed their approach to space over the last few years. For instance, in 2020, the NATO Space Centre was established, then in 2021 NATO recognized that attacks in space could lead to the invocation of Article 5, and in 2022 the Strategic Concept was released. Additionally, countries on their own have also made adjustments and investments to focus on the domain.
“Several countries have made tremendous progress in space over the last few years setting up their own commands or centers and normalizing the domain,” Whiteley said, who is an exchange officer on the USSPACECOM staff. “There is more of an awareness to remove unnecessary classification barriers to open conversations with allies and partners. And there are some allies bringing niche policies and military options that we haven’t seen before, which is important to bringing synergy to operations.”
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https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3766741/usspacecom-partners-to-win-at-natos-first-space-symposium/
Preparing for tomorrow: Space Flag 24-1 strengthens operational readiness
May 7, 2024
Space Training and Readiness Command hosted the 19th iteration of the Space Flag exercise at Schriever Space Force Base, last month. The event saw the participation of nearly 400 individuals focusing on space mission integration planning.
According to officials from the 392nd Combat Training Squadron, who are responsible for constructing and overseeing Space Force service exercises, Space Flag 24-1 marked the “first formal reorganization of the exercise, taking into account multiple emerging service priorities.”
“This exercise has evolved to match real world mission planning to the greatest extent possible with a realignment to operational readiness linked to several Operation Plans addressing real world threats the force could face today,” said Capt. Lane Murphy, Space Flag 24-1 exercise director.
Space Flag now encompasses both the operational and tactical levels of warfare, but despite the reorganization, the core of the exercise remains focused on integrated mission planning.
The exercise has retained its objective for Guardians to effectively exercise joint space forces against a capable, thinking, and determined adversary to provide participating units with valuable insights and data to evaluate their operational readiness and develop lessons learned.
“The goal of Space Flag is to produce a comprehensive space mission sortie based on the orders generated to employ space forces to a particular conflict,” Murphy said.
Participants from every Delta within Space Operations Command took part in Space Flag 24-1, which also included a joint and interagency presence.
“I believe one of the overarching benefits of this exercise is that Guardians know how to do their individuals tasks, but when they participate here, they can see how their assets and actions not only affect the overall space fight but the overall terrestrial fight as well,” Murphy said.
The exercise was executed over a span of about three weeks. The initial week was dedicated to the generation of the necessary Mission Type Orders to kick off the integrated planning efforts for the subsequent two weeks.
The final two weeks involved collaborative planning efforts from approximately 20 units across SpOC. These efforts were put to the test during two dynamic “fly-out” periods featuring numerous simulation tools and constructive rehearsals of their strategies against a thinking adversary, represented by the 527th, 57th and 26th Space Aggressor Squadrons.
“As we conclude Space Flag 24-1, we’re reminded of the irreplaceable role of large force exercises in service readiness,” said Lt. Col. Scott Nakatani, 392nd CTS commander. “This Space Flag tested and iterated on the Space Force’s ability to utilize mission type orders in support of a Great Power Competition scenario in a way not possible outside of exercises.”
Nakatani expressed pride in the many Guardians who participated in the exercise.
“[Guardians’] ability to adapt and innovate in the face of changing global threats directly enables the Space Force’s commitment to maintaining space superiority through competitive endurance,” he said. “With each exercise, we evolve our tactics and strengthen the integration between our units, ensuring the Space Force is always prepared to secure our national interests in the space domain.”
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3767362/preparing-for-tomorrow-space-flag-24-1-strengthens-operational-readiness/
CSO visits US Space Forces Indo-Pacific, focuses on integrated space operations in priority theater
May 7, 2024
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and his wife, Jennifer, paid a visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, to visit Guardians and meet with key players in the support and operation of space assets in the Indo-Pacific theater, May 3.
Throughout the day, Saltzman attended the Indo-Pacific Headquarters change of command; met with Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, to discuss the progress made in advancing integrated space capabilities in the theater; visited Ka’ena Point Space Force Station ; and participated in a civic engagement with the Hawaii Military Affairs Committee.
While Saltzman was meeting with Mastalir, Jennifer met with SPACEFOR-INDOPAC spouses at the Aloha Conference Center to discuss experiences and challenges as a Space Force family member.
After the morning’s events, Saltzman and his wife attended the INDOPACOM change of command before heading to Ka’ena Point for a site visit.
During the visit to Ka’ena Point, Saltzman was able to see firsthand the support Guardians serving in the Indo-Pacific provide the space mission across the priority theater.
“The tracking station is manned by Guardians assigned to Detachment 3, 21st Space Operations Squadron, and they enable satellite command and control in support of the Joint Force across the theater,” Mastalir said. “Ka’ena Point’s mission ensures U.S., allied, and partner operations to preserve stability throughout the Indo-Pacific area of operations.”
Acknowledging all of their hard work, Saltzman lauded the Guardians for their efforts and recognized key performers.
After completing the tour of Ka’ena Point Space Force Station, Saltzman continued into the civic engagement where he discussed the importance of the Space Force’s capabilities supporting Department of Defense objectives, specifically how the United States Space Forces Indo-Pacific command plays a critical role in that capability. They went on to discuss the importance of working with our communities and residents throughout the Hawaiian Islands and how they want to continue to develop those relationships.
“SPACEFOR-INDOPAC Guardians have been hard at work building and strengthening mutually beneficial partnerships as we continue to promote and demonstrate responsible norms of behavior in the domain,” Saltzman said. “A free and open Indo-Pacific is not possible without our Guardians’ efforts.”
Closing out the day, Saltzman held a town hall with more than 50 members of the Hawaii Air National Guard assigned to the 109th and 150th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadrons to discuss their important contributions to the Space Force’s mission. Throughout the event, Saltzman addressed questions about the options being considered to further integrate ANG space functions into the Space Force. He emphasized transferring to the Space Force would be on a volunteer basis and those who volunteer would remain in their current status with no break in service or entitlements until personnel policy related to the transfer is established.
Space capabilities help us connect globally, manage our resources, address transnational challenges and deter conflict – the U.S. will continue to deliver advanced space capabilities that support the joint warfighter.
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3767916/cso-visits-us-space-forces-indo-pacific-focuses-on-integrated-space-operations/
Pentagon UFO Hunter Reveals What He Knows About Aliens
May 8, 2024
Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick is the former head of the Pentagon’s UFO office called the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).
Back in 2022, Congress created AARO to investigate claims of aliens and UFOs that have captured news headlines for the last 6 years.
For 18 months, under Kirkpatrick’s leadership, AARO looked for the aliens. They say they had access to everything and looked everywhere.
In March 2024, the report was finally released and it revealed some shocking truths.
Dr. Kirkpatrick discusses his findings with the Post's Steven Greenstreet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4lWb1XBvVo
Joe Burrow Claims Aliens Are Advanced Enough to Hide Their Technology on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights Podcast
May 08, 2024 | 06:58 PM IST |
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is known for making headlines with his play on the field, but his recent appearance on Travis Kelcea and Jason Kelce’s The New Heights podcast had fans buzzing about his unique perspective on a different topic: Aliens.
During the live show recorded in Cincinnati, the conversation took a rather interesting turn when the Kelce brothers broached the subject of extraterrestrial life. Joe Burrow didn't hesitate to share his unconventional theory.
"I mean, I feel like if they are advanced enough to come and visit us, then they're advanced enough to cloak their technology from us, and we won't be able to see it," Burrow proclaimed. "So maybe people we know about it; maybe we don't. But I feel like somebody's got to know."
Jason Kelce expressed skepticism, saying he needs more evidence before believing in aliens. “I gotta say. Until I see aliens or UFOs on something that's not like the worst video…I gotta see a little bit more evidence before I get it for you," he said.
Burrow's assertion that aliens possess the ability to render themselves invisible to human eyes caught many by surprise. The 26-year-old quarterback's willingness to embrace such a far-out idea was met with a mix of amusement and intrigue from fans and pundits alike.
https://www.pinkvilla.com/sports/joe-burrow-claims-aliens-are-advanced-enough-to-hide-their-technology-on-travis-and-jason-kelces-new-heights-podcast-1303551
Forensic expert says Las Vegas family’s chilling backyard alien video is ‘authentic’ – and contains ‘two beings’
Updated: 23:41 ET, May 7 2024
The Kenmore family from Las Vegas, Nevada, began recording as proof after someone reacted to a sighting they couldn’t exactly explain in April 2023.
They were convinced something “not human” or alien-like was in their backyard that night.
“I don’t have an explanation [as]to what it is,” Angel Kenmore told NewsNation in April.
“You know, so, pretty weird. I have no clue what it is.”
The family called the police and the incident was investigated after officers spotted an unexplainable flash in the sky that same night, NewsNation reported on Tuesday.
The video has now caught the attention of a forensic expert trying to decipher what is happening.
Scott Roder of “Evidence Room” Animation and Exhibits and his team did testing on the video to make sure it was not altered.
They tested out what could have debunked the video.
But Roder confirmed the video was an authentic and raw recording.
“There’s no editing. That is an original video,” Roder told News Nations.
“We tried to debunk it to see if there was something that was added to the video.
“All of our results came back as it was authentic.”
Roder spent hours watching the video to pinpoint what the sighting was.
'IT'S ABSOLUTELY THERE'
He eventually became sure there was some sort of “being” in the video after motion-tracking software picked up a moving body.
The Kenmore family originally only thought they saw one unhuman-like sighting in the video.
Roder is convinced two separate beings show up at the same time.
“We took the vector motion — points in space … and then we attach that to a figure in the background to show that the movement of the shadow reflects the movement of a body that is attached to the head," he told News Nation.
The object in question seems to look like a floating head above a fence at one point.
The motion tracker picked up movement below the fence that Roder believes belongs to the head-like object.
“We don’t believe it’s a floating head,” he said.
“We believe it’s attached to a body."
"And the motion of that head from right to left is consistent with the motion that we see between the slats of the fence.”
In conclusion, Roder believes there are beings in the video that could be alien-like.
“It’s there. It’s absolutely there," Roder said.
https://www.the-sun.com/news/11308340/alien-ufo-sighting-las-vegas-family-backyard-beings/