The Army's Current Multidomain Inflection Point and Potential Lessons from the Early Space Race.

This article explores the Army's historical involvement in space and missile development, drawing lessons from the early space race. It discusses the Bumper program, which played a significant role in rocket technology and the launch of the first rocket from Florida. The article also highlights the Army's divestiture of its space operations expertise and the potential consequences of losing its space missions. It emphasizes the importance of historical perspective in informing the Army's decisions as it navigates a multidomain future. The text provides references and citations for readers interested in further research on the Army's involvement in space and missile defense. [Extracted from the article]