Steven Kwast
Steven Kwast is a retired United States Air Force general and the current CEO of SpaceBilt. He recently made headlines by warning that China may be extracting Helium-3, a rare isotope with the potential to revolutionize energy production, from the Moon. In a podcast, Kwast discussed the implications of this resource on global power dynamics, highlighting its potential to provide clean energy and enhance quantum technology. His insights underscore growing concerns about the geopolitical significance of lunar resources and the need for the U.S. to reevaluate its space strategy.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,863 | $2,700,000 | 1,148$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 41,299 | $2,000,000 | 1,366$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 13,087 | $250,000 | 170$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 2,128 | $56,000 | 57$ |
| Totals | 4 | 149,664,466 | 85,377 | $5,006,000 | 2,741$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Steven Kwast is mentioned as a potential candidate to lead NASA.
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Slovenia:
Steven Kwast is mentioned as a potential candidate for NASA's leadership.
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United Kingdom:
Retired Lt Gen Steven Kwast is being considered as a potential replacement for Isaacman.
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Romania:
General Steven Kwast warns that China could dominate global energy by extracting Helium-3 from the Moon.
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