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Author Archives: Charles Beames

Charles Beames is an aerospace investor, chairman of the SmallSat Alliance and York Space Systems, and the executive chairman of SpiderOak and TrustPoint Inc.

Posted inOpinion

The guardian’s rifle: why mission-essential space support cannot be outsourced

by Charles Beames and Angel Smith April 23, 2025April 18, 2025

In matters of national defense and credible deterrence, some capabilities are simply too vital to outsource. If they falter, armies lose battles and nations can lose wars.

The United States Capitol Building
Posted inOpinion

Maintaining American leadership: Space Force funding and legislative autonomy 

by Charles Beames and Angel Smith December 2, 2024November 26, 2024
An image generated via DALL-E depicting the space supply chain.
Posted inOpinion

The government should investigate supply chains in the space economy

by Charles Beames September 30, 2024September 26, 2024
Posted inOpinion

Russian nukes in space: Why a Cold War response will only make it worse

by Charles Beames August 15, 2024August 15, 2024
Posted inOpinion

Space Economics 101: Why the Math on Refueling Just Doesn’t Add Up

by Charles Beames May 9, 2024May 9, 2024
NASA's mobile launcher. Charles Beames calls for sweeping upgrades to ground systems to keep pace with launch. Credit: NASA
Posted inOpinion

The last vestige of old space architectural thinking

by Charles Beames February 5, 2024January 26, 2024
Posted inOpinion

Op-ed | Remarkable pivot happening in the national security space business

by Charles Beames November 22, 2022February 1, 2023
Posted inCommercial

Op-ed | Space entrepreneurs need straight answers from DoD

by Charles Beames April 20, 2022January 23, 2023
Posted inCommercial

Op-ed | U.S. must stop Russia before space turns into a wasteland

by Charles Beames December 7, 2021January 23, 2023
Posted inMilitary

Op-ed | Can Frank Kendall help the Space Force win the space race against China?

by Charles Beames August 24, 2021February 22, 2023

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