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Apr 30, 2026 48 min

Space Power: Space Force "Budget's Like A Protein Shake"

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The Trump Administration is asking Congress to more than double the Space Force budget — but with billions flowing to classified programs and a missile defense shield still under development, the real question is whether this is a strategy or a very expensive bet. Laura Winter speaks with Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute, and much respected NASA and Defense Department budget diviner; and Sam Wilson, Director, Strategy and Program Support, Center for Space Policy and Strategy, at The Aerospace Corporation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedownlink.substack.com

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