C2 for Military Space Assets

The Space Force is seeking to unify its command and control (C2) capability across military space assets. A more unified approach is the foundational step toward enabling the dynamic space operations needed for future space-based capabilities.

The latest episode of “The Elara Edge: Expert Insights in Space Security,” provides commentary and analysis on the the Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) program that the Space Force is implementing to facilitate dynamic space operations.

The subject matter expert for this episode is:

  • Former Maj Gen Mike Carey, partner at Elara Nova; the former Deputy Director for Command, Control and Nuclear Operations, The Joint Staff; former founder, chief operating and chief strategy officer of ATLAS Space Operations

The full episode can be found below:

Command and Control in Space

In this Insights Article for Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy, the Space Force aims to unify its command and control capability across military space assets. Known as Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2), the program seeks to advance the program of two previous attempts at consolidating command and control capabilities.

The subject matter expert in this article is:

  • Former Maj Gen Mike Carey, partner at Elara Nova; the former Deputy Director for Command, Control and Nuclear Operations, The Joint Staff; former founder, chief operating and chief strategy officer of ATLAS Space Operations

The full article can be found using the link below:

Rapid Resilient Command and Control to Enable Dynamic Space Operations

The War Below Author Interview

Ernest Scheyder Discusses the Budding Critical Mineral Economy

In this Q&A, an in-depth discussion explores the intricate relationship between the emerging critical mineral economy and the costs it weighs on rural and Indigenous communities.

This is particularly true in the state of Nevada, where an influx of federal funding and state-level tax incentives are seeking to kickstart a critical mineral economy necessary to support the renewable energy transition. But while critical minerals provide foundational components to all of our electronic devices – from everyday technologies like cell phones and laptops, to renewable energy technologies like wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries – extracting them from the ground does not come without its costs.

The subject matter expert in this interview is:

  • Ernest Scheyder, author of The War Below, Reuters correspondent

The full article can be read here.

https://sierranevadaally.org/2024/03/18/author-interview-looking-at-the-impact-of-the-critical-minerals-in-nevada-and-beyond/

Nevada’s Push for a Critical Mineral Economy

In this feature with the Sierra Nevada Ally, the critical mineral economy being developed in Nevada goes beyond just lithium. Other critical minerals, such as copper, cobalt, and nickel, will all play equally integral roles in the renewable energy transition.

As such, new mining operations for these wide-range of critical minerals continue to be explored in the state of Nevada. Rural and Indigenous community advocates, however, have concerns.

Subject matter experts in this feature include:

  • Sheldon Mudd; executive director at Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority
  • Mitchell Smith, co-president and director of Global Energy Metals Corporation (GEMC)

The full-length report can be found at the link below:

Report: A look at Nevada’s push for critical mineral mining

Author Interview: Looking at the Impact of the Critical Minerals, in Nevada and Beyond

Ernest Scheyder recently authored a new book titled: “The War Below: Lithium, Copper and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives.” In this podcast episode for the Sierra Nevada Ally, a new battleground is forming around the need for critical minerals to support the renewable energy transition, while weighing the costs to rural and Indigenous communities in Nevada.

Listen in at the link below:

A Traditional Warfighting Concept for an Emerging Domain: Dynamic Space Operations

Parallax Rising 2.2 Explores On-Orbit Re-Fueling for Future Joint Force Operations

The United States Space Force conducted a tabletop exercise to explore the future role of “Dynamic Space Operations,” in Joint Fight operations. A key component to future DSO capability is on-orbit re-fueling for military space assets.

The latest episode of “The Elara Edge: Expert Insights in Space Security,” provides commentary and analysis on the DSO concept, it’s historical and emerging role for the warfighting operations in the future.

The subject matter expert in this episode is:

  • Maj Gen (Ret.) Brook Leonard; former Deputy Commander and Director of Operations for the Combined Joint Task Force – Space Operations

The full episode can be found using the link below.

Dynamic Space Operations: A Requirement for Joint Operations

Parallax Rising 2.2 Explores On-Orbit Re-Fueling for Future Joint Force Operation

In this Insights Article for Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy, the Space Force recently conducted a tabletop exercise – dubbed Parallax Rising 2.2 – to explore the emerging warfighting concept of “Dynamic Space Operations.” This feature explores that while the concept for dynamic operations in a hostile domain is not new, it is new for the space domain.

The subject matter expert in this piece is as follow:

  • Maj Gen (Ret.) Brook Leonard; former Deputy Commander and Director of Operations for the Combined Joint Task Force – Space Operations

The full article can be found by clicking the link below.

Dynamic Space Operations: A Requirement for Joint Operations

The Role of Launch in Tactically Responsive Space

The United States Space Force’s recent Victus Nox demonstration illustrates the emerging role of national security launch in the Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) process. The latest episode of “The Elara Edge: Expert Insights in Space Security,” takes an in-depth look and analysis of the demonstration and how the United States Space Force is partnering with commercial space industry partners to develop this new, critical capability.

The subject matter expert in this episode is:

  • Col (Ret.) Rob Bongiovi, USAF; former Director of the Launch Systems Enterprise Directorate with the United States Air Force

The full episode can be found using the link below.

Victus Nox Illustrates the Rise of Tactically Responsive Space

Recent Demonstration Highlights Critical Capability for Delivering Rapid Response to Orbit

In this Insights Article for Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy, the Victus Nox demonstration for Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) signifies how the Space Force is looking to develop this critical and emerging capability with its commercial space industry partners.

The subject matter expert in this piece are as follows:

  • Col (Ret.) Rob Bongiovi, USAF; former Director of the Launch Systems Enterprise Directorate with the United States Air Force

The full article can be found by clicking the link below.

Victus Nox Illustrates the Rise of Tactically Responsive Space

Implementing Cybersecurity Frameworks for the Defense Industry

In this episode of The Elara Edge: Expert Insights on Space Security, Lt Gen (Ret.) Harry Raduege and Brig Gen (Ret.) Chad Raduege share their perspectives on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model 2.0 framework released by the Department of Defense and how it supports industry partners.

The full episode can be found by clicking the Spotify link below, or searching for “The Elara Edge” wherever you get your podcasts.