Lt. Gen. John Thompson on Tech Sourcing for Space Security | Space Force

Lieutenant General John Thompson, representing the United States Space Force, recently addressed the significance of collaboration with emerging companies at TC Sessions: Space. As the Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center, the general is responsible for the research, planning, creation, and procurement of satellites, alongside their related command and control infrastructure, for the U.S. Space Force. This position places him directly alongside some of the most forward-thinking and inventive startups in the industry.

General Thompson thoroughly discussed the value of partnering with U.S. businesses, with a particular focus on startups, recognizing their potential to deliver groundbreaking technologies aligned with the Space Force’s objectives. He also shared guidance on how startups can effectively engage with the Space Force.

Those with ExtraCrunch subscriptions and attendees of TechCrunch Session: Space can view the full 30-minute conversation here.