Summary
The podcast episode titled "Space Force: A New Domain with Neil deGrasse Tyson" discusses the role of the Space Force in monitoring satellites and missile threats. The guests emphasize the importance of protecting against electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) and the need for international cooperation in space exploration. Major General Deanna Burke, a member of the US Space Force, joins the conversation to talk about the threats posed by China and Russia in space and the importance of communicating these threats to the American people. She also discusses the commercial market for satellites and encourages young people to pursue careers in the Space Force.
The podcast also discusses the dangers of anti-satellite weapons and the creation of debris fields. The guests emphasize the importance of working in a multi-domain to prevent such weapons from launching and the need for communication between owner operators of active satellites to prevent collisions. They also discuss the Kessler effect and the need for norms of behavior and regulations to prevent collisions and debris buildup. The speakers acknowledge the lack of global regulation and the need for individual countries to agree on norms of behavior and standards. Finally, they emphasize the importance of human analysis in assessing threats and the limitations of AI in this domain.
