The Race to the Moon: A Military Perspective on Cislunar Space
Neal Lachman
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In his recent policy paper, Charles Galbreath , Senior Fellow for Space Studies at the Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence, argues for a proactive role by the U.S. military in establishing a foothold on the Moon.
The paper, titled "Securing Cislunar Space and the First Island Off the Coast of Earth," contends that building an infrastructure on the Moon is not just about scientific and economic endeavors, but also about national security and shaping the future of space exploration.
The author emphasizes the current geopolitical climate, framing the return to the Moon as a "new race to the Moon" amidst potential competition from other nations. He advocates for the Space Force to take point in establishing this lunar infrastructure, arguing that a robust military presence will not only safeguard scientific and commercial activities but also set the tone for peaceful and cooperative norms in the cislunar space – the region encompassing the Moon and the space between the Earth and the Moon.
The paper underscores the potential benefits of a lunar presence, highlighting its role in fostering scientific research and economic opportunities. The author envisions a future where the Moon serves as a hub for various activities, from resource extraction to serving as a stepping stone for deeper space exploration. However, he acknowledges the potential challenges, including the need to protect these endeavors from potential threats such as territorial claims and hostile behavior.
In conclusion, the "Cislunar Space Policy Paper" presents a compelling argument for the U.S. military to play a crucial role in shaping the future of Cislunar space.
By establishing a secure and sustainable presence on the Moon, the paper argues, the U.S. can not only safeguard its national interests but also pave the way for peaceful and collaborative exploration of this new frontier. While the paper focuses on the U.S. perspective, it is important to acknowledge that international cooperation and adherence to established space treaties will be vital in ensuring a peaceful and prosperous future for cislunar space exploration.
But first, Spaceplanes and Spacecraft
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Our solution for US Lunar supremacy
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We leave the military applications up to the military and the U.S. government, but it is important to note that no other Lunar settlement plan has taken into account what Titans Space offers: transportation, accommodation, industrialization - a complete end-to-end infrastructure.
Some Background
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About Titans Space Industries
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Titans Space intends to:
✓ Become the largest LEO and Lunar Space tourism company
✓ Become the largest Real Estate owner in Space and the Moon
✓ Become the largest Lunar commerce and mining company (from 2031 onwards)
Titans Space Industries (TSI) was founded by a group of 15 partners with a combined 450 years of business experience, representing investor interests in Titans Universe/TSI. They worked together on numerous projects for a combined 200+ years.
The founding team includes a satellite broadband pioneer, a PE fund manager who raised more than $6 billion in capital, a 40+ year rocketry and aerodynamics veteran, a 40+ year Space entrepreneur and activist, a Hall-of-Fame NBA basketball legend, a former Head of Business Development at Apple, a multi-billion-dollar business strategist, a former MD of KPMG NYC who advised on 100+ PE and M&A transactions, and the former CFO of a Formula One racing team and public listed companies.
Our Founding CEO, Neal S. Lachman is a serial entrepreneur with 35 years of investment, business, space, technology, and telecom experience. In 1992, he picked up the phone and started communicating with companies like PanAmSat. He has been a space entrepreneur ever since 1994/1995 when he and two of his brothers applied and received three international digital satellite broadcast licenses.
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