Space
CSIS examines the technological, budgetary, and policy issues related to the space domain with analysis led by the Aerospace Security Project, the Missile Defense Project, the Strategic Technologies Program, and the International Security Program.
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The Evolution of French Space Security
Space is now a critical domain for many nations around the globe, and both individual countries and multinational coalitions have recently released space policies and strategies. Among them, France stands out.
Report by Makena Young — March 13, 2024
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The Pitfalls of Labeling Whole Space Missions as Inherently Governmental
Commentary by Clayton Swope — March 12, 2024
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Hypersonic Hegemony: Niobium and the Western Hemisphere’s Role in the U.S.-China Power Struggle
Commentary by Guido L. Torres, Laura Delgado López, Ryan C. Berg, and Henry Ziemer — March 4, 2024
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No Place to Hide: A Look into China’s Geosynchronous Surveillance Capabilities
Critical Questions by Clayton Swope — January 19, 2024
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From Terrestrial to Celestial: Unlocking the Potential to Enhance U.S.-Latin American B2B Collaboration
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Delivering for the Warfighter: The Importance of Executing Space Acquisition Programs
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Tactically Responsive Space: A Holistic Approach
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Getting on Track: Space and Airborne Sensors for Hypersonic Missile Defense
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Looking South: A Conversation with GEN Laura Richardson on Security Challenges in Latin America
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A Contested Domain: From Space Theory to Practice
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Exploring New Horizons: Japan's Defense Priorities
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Theory of Success: A Conversation with General Saltzman
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Counterspace Trends: An Evolving Global Landscape
Event — April 17, 2024
From Terrestrial to Celestial: Unlocking the Potential to Enhance U.S.-Latin American B2B Collaboration
Event — March 18, 2024
The Evolution of French Space Security
Report by Makena Young — March 13, 2024
The Pitfalls of Labeling Whole Space Missions as Inherently Governmental
Commentary by Clayton Swope — March 12, 2024
Hypersonic Hegemony: Niobium and the Western Hemisphere’s Role in the U.S.-China Power Struggle
Commentary by Guido L. Torres, Laura Delgado López, Ryan C. Berg, and Henry Ziemer — March 4, 2024
Delivering for the Warfighter: The Importance of Executing Space Acquisition Programs
Event — February 23, 2024
Audio Brief: China’s Commercial Space Sector with Kari A. Bingen
Podcast Episode by Kari A. Bingen — January 25, 2024
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Tactically Responsive Space: A Holistic Approach
Event — January 19, 2024
No Place to Hide: A Look into China’s Geosynchronous Surveillance Capabilities
Critical Questions by Clayton Swope — January 19, 2024
Getting on Track: Space and Airborne Sensors for Hypersonic Missile Defense
Event — December 18, 2023