In my September 3, 2020 Washington Times op-ed, I assess how nationalism empowers a country to seek space exploration while globalism discourages countries to achieve greatness in space.
Tag: Space Race
Space Force must make satellite defense a priority, ensuring protection against Russia and China
In my July 13, 2020 op-ed for The Washington Times, I warn about the threat a Russian or Chinese Space Pearl Harbor–and advise the new Space Force how to best defend us from that.
Joe Biden Will Lose the New Space Race
In my recent column at Real Clear Politics, I make the case for why former Vice-President Joe Biden would be a terrible leader for US space policy.
Let’s Make Space Great Again
Time to get American astronauts back to the moon and then Mars before China can This summer, China will attempt to launch … More
China Trying to Surpass In Space Race
For more information, PRE-ORDER Winning Space: How America Remains a Superpower from Amazon, due out July 20, 2020 from Republic … More
Winning Space: How America Remains a Superpower
Brandon J. Weichert’s new book, Winning Space: How America Remains a Superpower, from Republic Book Publishers is available for PRE-ORDER … More
NATO In Space? TRT World Interviews Brandon J. Weichert
Space is a warfighting domain, like the land, sea, air, and cyberspace. It’s time that the world recognize this and act accordingly. Brandon J. Weichert explains on TRT World.
China Races America to Colonize the Moon’s South Pole
Earlier this year, the Chinese made an announcement that they were moving up the timetable for their lunar program from 2036 to 2029. Dr. Jim Rice argues this is because they want to compete for valuable lunar real estate with America’s reinvigorated lunar program.
China’s Space Dream is America’s Nightmare
The Chinese have a plan for global domination. Space plays a key role in their ambitions. Not only do they hope to become the seat of technological innovation and advancement, but Beijing also dreams of knocking the US from its dominant position in orbit by targeting US satellite constellations and by becoming the premiere power exploiting the natural resources of space.
Nationalism Is the Key for Space Exploration
Nationalist governments in China, Japan, and India have led these countries to make bold moves in the strategic domain of space. A lack of nationalism and cultural pride in the United States is causing America to lose–bigly.
