"I Learned From the Last Generation of Manhattan Project Veterans”: Patrick McClure's Journey From Los Alamos National Laboratory To SpaceNukes COO And The Revolutionary Project Kilopower That Changed Everything

Patrick McClure, SpaceNukes COO, shares his journey from Los Alamos to revolutionizing space nuclear power with Project Kilopower. Mentored by Manhattan Project veterans, he broke decades of stagnation with an innovative reactor demonstration that reignited America's space nuclear program.

"Space Has a Scottish Accent": Meet Space Aye CEO Chris Newlands, The World’s 4th Most Influential Space Entrepreneur Whose Space Strategy Is Changing How We See Our World

Meet Chris Newlands, the Scottish entrepreneur who ranks 4th among global space leaders after Musk, Bezos, and Branson. His company Space Aye is changing how we see Earth from space by combining real-time satellite images with IoT data.

Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Mar 3 - Mar 6, 2025: X-37b Completes 434-day Secret Mission, China Incorporates Counter-space Weapons In Military Drills & Pentagon Launches "thunderforge" AI System

X-37b Completes 434-day Secret Mission, China Incorporates Counter-space Weapons In Military Drills & Pentagon Launches "thunderforge" AI System

“I Helped SpaceX Secure Their First Commercial Contracts": Serial Space Entrepreneur Robert Feierbach on Building Billion-Dollar Ventures Across Four Continents

Space entrepreneur Robert Feierbach shares how he secured SpaceX's first contracts, pioneered satellite technologies, and is now building North America's newest spaceport after a 30-year career spanning four continents.

George Guy Thomas, Maritime Surveillance Pioneer and Satellite AIS Inventor, Joins Sirotin Intelligence Board of Advisors

George Guy Thomas, Maritime Surveillance Pioneer and Satellite AIS Inventor, Joins Sirotin Intelligence Board of Advisors

"We're Being Attacked Every Day": Former Pentagon Space Advisor Christopher Stone on Why America is Losing the War in Orbit

Former Pentagon space advisor Christopher Stone reveals how America's satellites face daily attacks while China's advancing weapons threaten every major asset in orbit. Learn why our diplomatic strategy is failing and what's at stake in the hidden war above our heads.

Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Feb 24 - Feb 28, 2025: Space Force Unveils "Golden Dome" Initiative, China Declassifies Tance 4-01 Satellite, and GAO Questions SDA Launch Plans

In this week's intelligence briefing: Space Force Unveils "Golden Dome" Initiative, China Declassifies Tance 4-01 Satellite, and GAO Questions SDA Launch Plans.

"We Can Fly 8,000 Miles In 2 Hours": Ex-DARPA PM & President of NFA, Jess Sponable, on Making Hypersonic Travel Mainstream

Aerospace pioneer Jess Sponable discusses how New Frontier Aerospace is revolutionizing global travel through rocket-powered aircraft, drawing from his extensive experience with DC-X, DARPA, and GPS development to make hypersonic flight accessible and cost-effective.

Meet Eleftherios Plafountzis: The F-16 Engineer Using Space Technology to Prevent Earth's Deadliest Fires—Before They Even Begin

Meet Eleftherios Plafountzis, the former F-16 engineer who created a revolutionary satellite system that predicts wildfires 10 days before ignition, transforming aerospace technology into environmental protection.

Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Feb 17 - Feb 21, 2025: Space Force Culture Questioned, ABL Rebrands For Defense, And NASA Faces Workforce Changes

In this week's intelligence briefing: Space Force Culture Questioned, ABL Rebrands For Defense, And NASA Faces Workforce Changes

“This Could Be Our Biggest Economy”: Former Space Commerce Director Kevin O'Connell on Transforming Space from Government Domain to $1.8 Trillion Market

Explore Kevin O'Connell's insights on the $1.8 trillion space economy by 2035, driven by private innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration.

Sirotin Intelligence Unveils New Brand Identity

Sirotin Intelligence is excited to unveil its brand new visual identity to the public!

Space Defense

How Do You Win a War in Space? Meet Ram Riojas, the Ex-Nuclear Commander Who Led 150 Combat Missions & Now Advises Nations on Space Defense

The next war won't start on Earth—it will start in space. Former Air Force Colonel Ram Riojas, who led 150+ combat missions, explains why American infrastructure could be crippled in under 60 seconds through satellite attacks, and how nations must prepare for orbital warfare.

Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Feb 10 - Feb 15, 2025: Pentagon Scrutinizes SDA, China Sets Up Planetary Defense Unit, and Russia Replaces Roscosmos Chief

Pentagon Scrutinizes SDA, China Sets Up Planetary Defense Unit, and Russia Replaces Roscosmos Chief

James Webb Space Telescope

"First Day on the Job, Hubble Was Broken:" James Webb Space Telescope Pioneer Mike Kaplan on Crisis, Innovation, & Space's Commercial Revolution

Mike Kaplan shares his journey from NASA's Hubble crisis to pioneering JWST, and how the space industry transformed from government-led programs to commercial innovation.

Space Innovation

Meet Jules Ross: The Artist Turned Space Visionary Making Space Human-Friendly Through Earth's First Artificial Gravity Station

While billionaires race to Mars, Jules Ross is solving space's biggest killer: zero gravity. His Space Station EO promises humanity's first artificial gravity platform—bringing Earth-like living to the stars.

Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Feb 3 - Feb 8, 2025: Pentagon Reviews SDA, Boeing's $2B Starliner Losses, and U.S.-Japan's Historic Space Mission.

Pentagon Reviews SDA, Boeing's $2B Starliner Losses, and U.S.-Japan's Historic Space Mission.

Space Technology

Who Writes the Rules of Space? Attorney Michael J. Listner on the Fight to Control the Final Frontier

Attorney Michael J. Listner uncovers the hidden legal battles shaping space exploration. From orbital debris to lunar governance, discover how nations and companies use lawfare to dominate the final frontier.

Sirotin Intelligence Briefing: Jan 27 - Feb 2, 2025: Trump's Iron Dome, $71m Orbital Warehouses & 53 Nations Join Artemis

Sirotin Intelligence Briefing, Jan 27 - Feb 2, 2025: Trump's iron dome, $71m orbital warehouses, and 50 nations join artemis. Read for more!

Maritime Security

Meet George Guy Thomas: The Navy Spook Who Made the Oceans Transparent & Changed Global Maritime Security Forever—From Space

"What if we could track every ship from space?" Naval legend George Guy Thomas turned this post-9/11 vision into reality with Satellite AIS—hailed as “more game-changing than GPS.” His expertise across sea, air, and space built a system tracking 230+ satellites, exposing hidden maritime threats.

The Hidden History of America's Space Force: From Cold War Origins to Modern Military Power

In December 2019, the United States Space Force (USSF) became the sixth branch of the U.S. military, officially recognizing space as a distinct warfighting domain. But what if the story of its creation isn’t as recent as it seems? Beneath the headlines lies a hidden history of shadowy

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Introducing Sirotin Intelligence: Bridging Space Innovation and Public Understanding

The space race is no longer just about planting flags on distant worlds. It's about trillion-dollar markets, geopolitical supremacy, and humanity's next great leap. Yet despite the revolutionary developments happening right now in space technology, security, and policy, most people remain in the dark about what&