Discovery Series: Space Force 2040 and the Future Fight

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center | Washington

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center
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Discovery Series: Space Force 2040 and the Future Fight
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Featuring Vice Chief of Space Operations of the United States Space Force, Gen. Shawn N. Bratton
About this Event

The United States Space Force of 2040 will operate in a far more contested, congested, and fast-moving domain than the Guardians of today — one where space control, speed, and resiliency will define U.S. military advantage.
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In this installment of the Discovery Series, Space Force leadership and industry experts will examine what the newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces must become to succeed against growing threats. They'll discuss:
  • The future operating environment
  • The capabilities required for space superiority
  • The transformations needed across acquisition, training, doctrine, and partnership protocols
  • The technologies that will shape the next 15 years
  • The policies and alliances that must evolve
  • The industrial base required to sustain advantage
  • The decisions the nation must make now to ensure the United States succeeds in space in 2040


Featured Speakers

  • Gen. Shawn N. Bratton — Vice Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force
  • John Plumb — Head of Strategy, K2 Space
  • Susanne Hake — General Manager, U.S. Government, Vantor
  • Dennis Woodfork — Mission Area Executive, National Security Space, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

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WHEN:
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Hopkins Bloomberg Center­ Theater
555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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ABOUT THE SERIES
Each year, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center's brings together experts for in-depth conversations on a single topic at the intersection of technology, science, and public policy. For the next year, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center and SpaceNews invite you to explore the geopolitical, commercial, scientific, and security dimensions of space alongside the nation's leading experts.


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ABOUT THE HOPKINS BLOOMBERG CENTER
The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center pairs the power of nearly 150 years of research leadership with a deep commitment to democracy and government partnership in a vibrant new convening space. Academic experts, global leaders, policymakers, and the next generation of innovators transform knowledge into impact, and where cutting-edge research informs evidence-based policies to benefit global democracy and the future of our world.


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ABOUT SPACENEWS
Established in 1989, is the most trusted and comprehensive source of news and analysis of the companies, agencies, technologies, and trends shaping the global space industry. Space professionals around the world rely on SpaceNews’ timely, accurate, and engaging coverage and analysis of civil, military, and commercial space programs. Sign up for SpaceNews' free daily and weekly newsletters to follow all of their reporting and analysis on the space industry.


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Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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