The future of space warfare will be determined by the speed of decision. As satellite constellations proliferate and adversaries field increasingly sophisticated counterspace capabilities, the ability to sense, analyze and act faster than an opponent will dictate who controls the space domain.

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Lt. General (Ret.) Nina Armagno is the first Director of Staff of the United States Space Force and an Executive Partner at Elara Nova