Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this segment from AFS’s 2023 Space Innovation Summit, Lt. Gen. John Shaw, Deputy Commander of U.S. Space Command joins Congressman Pete Sessions in an intriguing discussion on strengthening collaboration with partners and other agencies. Who better than an outstanding public servant such as Congressman Sessions and Lt. Gen Shaw, a man in the front row of “The Third Space Age” to discuss a topic like this?
About Lt. Gen. John Shaw:
Lt Gen John Shaw is the Deputy Commander of U.S. Space Command, with extensive experience in air and space operations. He holds a distinguished degree in astronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, along with advanced degrees from the University of Washington and The George Washington University. Throughout his esteemed career, Lt Gen Shaw has held significant command roles and served as a Senior Policy Advisor for the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. A respected author and frequent contributor to space-related matters, Lt Gen Shaw's expertise extends to joint assignments and collaborations with international partners. His insights on space power and national-security space strategies have garnered media attention, reflecting his deep understanding of space operations.
About Congressman Pete Sessions:
Pete Sessions is a conservative national leader who has combined hard work, innovative thinking, free-market solutions and common-sense values into a Republican primary win in the 17th District of Texas. Today, he has successfully won the November general election and is now the Congressman-Elect and will be sworn back in to Congress in January of 2021.
Pete began his tenure in the United States House of Representatives in 1996 representing the 5th Congressional District of Texas. In 2012, the people of the 32nd Congressional District called on him to serve a ninth term. Additionally, he was elected by his Republican colleagues in Congress to Chair the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) in 2008 and 2010. He also served as the Chairman for the powerful House Committee on Rules, which operates as the gatekeeper for legislation. Pete is a steadfast defender of U.S. national security interests and a national leader in promoting pro-growth, tax relief policies for working Americans and businesses to save, invest, and hire more workers. As the parent of a young man with Down syndrome, he is a passionate advocate for people with disabilities and leads efforts to provide them with services and opportunities that will help them realize their potential. Pete is also a recipient of the National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award and is a member of both the National Eagle Scout Association’s national committee and the Executive Board of the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
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In this segment from AFS’s 2023 Space Innovation Summit, Lt. Gen. John Shaw, Deputy Commander of U.S. Space Command joins Congressman Pete Sessions in an intriguing discussion on strengthening collaboration with partners and other agencies. Who better than an outstanding public servant such as Congressman Sessions and Lt. Gen Shaw, a man in the front row of “The Third Space Age” to discuss a topic like this?
About Lt. Gen. John Shaw:
Lt Gen John Shaw is the Deputy Commander of U.S. Space Command, with extensive experience in air and space operations. He holds a distinguished degree in astronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, along with advanced degrees from the University of Washington and The George Washington University. Throughout his esteemed career, Lt Gen Shaw has held significant command roles and served as a Senior Policy Advisor for the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. A respected author and frequent contributor to space-related matters, Lt Gen Shaw's expertise extends to joint assignments and collaborations with international partners. His insights on space power and national-security space strategies have garnered media attention, reflecting his deep understanding of space operations.
About Congressman Pete Sessions:
Pete Sessions is a conservative national leader who has combined hard work, innovative thinking, free-market solutions and common-sense values into a Republican primary win in the 17th District of Texas. Today, he has successfully won the November general election and is now the Congressman-Elect and will be sworn back in to Congress in January of 2021.
Pete began his tenure in the United States House of Representatives in 1996 representing the 5th Congressional District of Texas. In 2012, the people of the 32nd Congressional District called on him to serve a ninth term. Additionally, he was elected by his Republican colleagues in Congress to Chair the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) in 2008 and 2010. He also served as the Chairman for the powerful House Committee on Rules, which operates as the gatekeeper for legislation. Pete is a steadfast defender of U.S. national security interests and a national leader in promoting pro-growth, tax relief policies for working Americans and businesses to save, invest, and hire more workers. As the parent of a young man with Down syndrome, he is a passionate advocate for people with disabilities and leads efforts to provide them with services and opportunities that will help them realize their potential. Pete is also a recipient of the National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award and is a member of both the National Eagle Scout Association’s national committee and the Executive Board of the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Subscribe to @AmericasFutureSeries to see more
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Our mission is to help make America a Stronger, more Noble and more Generous nation.
We are focused on issues impacting U.S. Global Competitiveness and National Security.
#cybersecurity #nationalsecurity #iot
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LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/americasfutureseries
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