Is a Space Force Necessary? | Thoughts from an Engineer - a podcast by Alex G. Orphanos, Science Communicator

In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on whether or not the creation of a 'Space Force' is necessary. Alex also challenges the idea that space should be looked at as only a war-fighting domain. He also shares his thoughts on the evolution and changes in his personal life, with the podcast, and more!

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RESOURCE LINKS:

• (VIDEO) Vice President Pence's speech on 'space force' plans
  https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/08/09/vp-mike-pence-white-house-space-force-military-national-security-defense.html
• (TRANSCRIPT) Vice President Pence's speech on 'space force' plans
  https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-vice-president-pence-future-u-s-military-space/
• (DoD) Space Force to become 6th branch of the military
  https://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1598071/space-force-to-become-sixth-branch-of-armed-forces/
• (DoD) Final Report on Organizational and Management Structure for the National Security Space Components of the Department of Defense
  https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/09/2001952764/-1/-1/1/ORGANIZATIONAL-MANAGEMENT-STRUCTURE-DOD-NATIONAL-SECURITY-SPACE-COMPONENTS.PDF

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