Barock AssegidMach & State
Aerospace, Defense, Policy.
Military spacepower lacks something maritime and air power acquired generations ago: a coherent theory of war.
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This Week in Aerospace & Defense
A weekly perspective.
Developments in aerospace and defense, read through the decisions behind them.
What it will cover
- Defense & procurement
- Space & emerging technology
- Policy & regulation
On Cislunar
Power
An ongoing attempt to derive the strategic principles of warfare beyond Earth from first principles.
Explore the seriesA forthcoming series in five parts.
01Geography
What does distance mean when the terrain is orbital?
02Control
What does it mean to control a region that is always in motion?
03Logistics
How do energy, propellant, and infrastructure shape strategic reach?
04Deterrence
What can be defended, threatened, or credibly denied?
05Escalation
Where might conflict beyond Earth begin—and how could it be limited?
Statecraft
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Barock Assegid
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer
Astrophysics & Philosophy of Law Minor