@Dr_M_Davis@security_wonk Good story!
I’d argue that space control is more than active defence of space assets … not just freedom of action in space, but freedom of action full stop. I think e.g. denying adversary ISR over terrestrial operations is part of space control.
@Leefeyon@GilmourSpace@BIS_spaceflight There’s two playing. Gilmour and the ASA. Gilmour have been around longer than the ASA. They’ve been in constant communication. Gilmour literally influenced the launch licence process they’re following … so they’ve always known the process and how long it would take!