Astronomy Prints 🌌: Live on Nov. 12: The Role of Space-Based Interceptors in Golden Dome

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Live on Nov. 12: The Role of Space-Based Interceptors in Golden Dome

11/04/2025

Join us for a conversation on space-based interceptors

As the U.S. military develops the Golden Dome missile defense architecture, one controversial idea is back on the table: interceptors in space. In theory, such interceptors could be deployed during a missile's earliest phase of flight.

Advocates see space-based interceptors as the next step in layered defense, leveraging advances in propulsion, guidance and autonomy. Critics warn of enormous costs, technical complexity and the potential to escalate an arms race.

With studies underway, decisions on interceptors could help determine whether Golden Dome remains a sensor-driven network or evolves into a more ambitious — and contentious — program.

Join us as we examine the promise and pitfalls of space-based interceptors, the state of the technology and the strategic benefits and consequences of putting such defenses in orbit.

LIVE: The Role of Space-Based Interceptors in Golden Dome

11 a.m EST

Nov. 12, 2025

Virtual event – A recording of the event will be sent to all registrants.

Guests:

Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Patrick Binning, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

Todd Stevens, Vice President, Strike, Deterrence & Missile Defense, Lockheed Martin Space

Host:
Sandra Erwin, Senior Staff Writer, SpaceNews

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