Mitchell Institute – Schriever Spacepower Series with Maj Gen Gagnon

Schriever Spacepower Series: Maj Gen Gregory J. Gagnon, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence – Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

2 May, 2024

Key Takeaways:

• Space Superiority for National Security: Maj Gen Gagnon outlined the importance of space superiority to national security and the necessity for specific training and career paths for Space Force intelligence officers.

• New Training Program: A proposed training course will integrate space operations, intelligence operations, and cyberspace operations, aiming to close current capability gaps and equip Space Force personnel for comprehensive operational readiness.
  
  

• Improving Space Situational Awareness: The discussion included the importance of enhanced space domain awareness, supported by improved data management and commercial partnerships, to monitor and respond to space activities effectively.
  
  

• Countering Adversarial Threats: The briefing addressed the growing space military capabilities of adversaries like China, detailing U.S. strategies to strengthen defensive and responsive measures through strategic budget utilization and capability development.
  
  

• Orchestrating Space Target Collection: Maj Gen Gagnon discussed orchestrating the collection of intelligence on 1000 space targets using 600 global apertures, demonstrating the extensive scale and coordination of Space Force’s monitoring capabilities.