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International Affairs Fellow in India
Peter A. Garretson currently serves as the chief, future science and technology exploration, for the U.S. Air Force. He has studied advanced space and energy concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense and was one of the principle authors of the NSSO report on space-based solar power. Mr. Garretson earned a BS from the U.S. Air Force Academy and an MA from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Mr. Garretson began his fellowship in January 2009 at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses, researching on space and energy cooperation between the United States and India.
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"Asteroid attack: Putting Earth's defences to the test" (mention, NewScientist, September 23, 2009)
"Space Solar Alliance for Future Energy: The Biggest Idea in Space and Energy" (presentation, Pugwash Monthly Lecture Series; July 2009)
"'Space-based solar power could solve energy crisis" (interview, Times of India; July 10, 2009)
"Watch Your Mouth! Think Before You Write!" (paper for USAF Air University Wright Flyer series; in press)
"Results of Multi-Agency Deflection and Disaster Exercise" (paper for the first IAA Planetary Defense Conference; April 27-30, 2009; Granada, Spain)
August 3, 2009
Op-Ed
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
Peter A. Garretson discusses the policy considerations involved in determining an environmental estimate.
See more in India, Energy/Environment
August 3, 2009
Op-Ed
The Space Review
Peter A. Garretson outlines actions that the Obama administration should take on space policy.
See more in United States, Space, Technology and Foreign Policy
May 26, 2009
Op-Ed
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
Peter A. Garretson argues that science fiction is an underappreciated tool in grand strategy.
See more in Space, Technology and Foreign Policy, U.S. Strategy and Politics, Grand Strategy
May 22, 2009
Op-Ed
Sakal Times
Peter A. Garretson discusses the possibility that satellites in orbit can be a source of energy for the future.
See more in Climate Change, Energy Security, Space, Technology and Foreign Policy
May 22, 2009
Op-Ed
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
Peter A. Garretson discusses the launch of orbiting solar collectors into space as a solution for energy security and climate change.
See more in Climate Change, Energy Security, Space, Technology and Foreign Policy
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