SFA News Archives

SFA Shaping the Future of Space: Key Trends from UK Space-Comm Expo 2025
By Dr. Manjit PopePresident SFA International & Chief Strategy Officer The UK Space-Comm Expo 2025, held at ExCeL London, brought

A Call for Smart Defense: Prioritizing Space Superiority in a Time of Budget Constraints
Written by Shawn Barnes Given the unsustainable national debt and annual budget deficit, Secretary of Defense Hegseth’s call for deep

Competitive Endurance: The Space Force’s Warfighting Imperative
Written by: Brig. Gen. (ret) Damon Feltman and Col. (ret) Bill Woolf, SFA CEO & President The recent Mitchell Institute

The Space Force: A Warfighting Service First, Not Just an Acquisition Pipeline
The Space Force’s mission isn’t just about buying systems—it’s about warfighting in space. Critics who focus only on acquisitions miss the bigger picture: Guardians must first be operators, mastering space superiority before driving modernization.
🔹 Warfighting drives acquisition—not the other way around
🔹 New training ensures every Guardian understands space power
🔹 Speed + strategy = dominance in the space domain
Space isn’t just a support role. It’s a battlefield. And the Space Force is ready.

Empowering the Future: The Space Force Association and the Leadership of Dr. Lois Wardell
By Sierra Pollard, Marketing Chair Women in Space In an era where space exploration is no longer a distant dream

The Integration of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
By Clinton Austin As the Department of Defense (DoD) continues to explore different use cases for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Colonel Nick Hague Sets a Bold Example as the First US Space Force Guardian to Launch into Space
In space exploration, milestones are more than just markers of progress; they symbolize humanity’s collective ambition and dedication to push

From the Andes to the Air Force and Beyond: The Story of Lina Rivero Cashin
During Women’s History Month, the Space Force Association (SFA) recognizes the achievements of Col. Lina Cashin (U.S. Air Force, ret.) and her commitment to developing space defense, resources, and education.

SFA View on Global Space defense & America’s Lunar Return: A New Frontier for Space Defense
In a historic moment reminiscent of the Apollo era, American space exploration has achieved a groundbreaking feat, signaling a pivotal