In this episode of The Rule of Law Brief, I take a moment to recognize a major achievement by my brother, Jordan Charles—Vice President of the New Glenn Business Unit at Blue Origin—and the entire team responsible for yesterday’s New Glenn launch and booster recovery.
But this isn’t just a family milestone. It’s a chance to examine what spaceflight represents for a democratic society: curiosity, perseverance, long-range ambition, and the kind of creative problem-solving that complex engineering demands.
I also explain why space exploration remains one of the best drivers of American education and scientific aspiration, inspiring generations of children to push harder, think bigger, and pursue difficult things. These values aren’t luxuries. They’re strategic essentials for a country that intends to remain competitive.
Join me as I explore national security, democratic resilience, and the values that keep a free society functioning—even in turbulent times.
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