The Spacepower Podcast

Ep 38: Interview with Lt. General (Ret.) David Buck, President, BRPH Mission Solutions

In this episode, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David J. Buck discusses how his three‑decade Air Force career—spanning strategic missile, space launch, satellite command, and cyber operations—shapes his work leading BRBR Mission Solutions, a firm that designs and builds mission‑critical infrastructure for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. He explains the evolving threat environment for space assets, the need for resilient architecture and rapid acquisition, and how private‑sector innovation can complement military space capabilities. Buck also shares lessons on strategic leadership, emphasizing cross‑domain integration, talent development, and the importance of aligning engineering solutions with national security objectives. The conversation highlights the growing partnership between government and industry to sustain U.S. space superiority.