Lamont Colucci

America stands at a pivotal moment in the evolution of national defense -- where the final frontier is no longer aspirational but operational. In this compelling presentation, we explore how the U.S. Space Force is not merely a new military branch but a necessary instrument of American grand strategy. Through deep historical insight and forward-looking analysis, this session lays out the strategic, economic, and ideological imperatives for space dominance. Audiences will journey through case studies of missed opportunities, modern threats from great powers and non-state actors, and the unfolding Triplanetary Economy spanning Earth, Moon, and Mars. Drawing parallels to naval power development, it presents “spacepower” as the next essential benchmark of national security, arguing that astropolitics will shape geopolitics for generations to come. If America is to safeguard liberty and global stability, space is the next—and ultimate—high ground.

Attendee Results:

• Understand how grand strategy guides the role of the U.S. Space Force in national security.
• Explore historical failures and missed opportunities that shaped modern space defense thinking.
• Learn why the space domain is foundational to economic strength, military power, and technological progress.
• Examine current threats from China, Russia, and non-state actors in the space domain.
• Discover the concept of the Triplanetary Economy and the future of strategic trade between Earth, Moon, and Mars.
• Gain insight into how doctrine, alliances, and space intelligence must evolve to protect liberty and defend Earth.