Aerospace Security Project

The Aerospace Security Project at CSIS explores the technological, budgetary, and policy issues related to the air and space domains and innovative operational concepts for air and space forces

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Part of the International Security Program at CSIS, the Aerospace Security Project is led by Director and Senior Fellow Kari Bingen.

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U.S. Space Force Primer

The U.S. Space Force, the newest branch of the U.S. military, is growing in complexity and mission. This primer presents a short history of the U.S. Space Force, as well as key details and internal organization.

Report by Kari A. Bingen , Kaitlyn Johnson , John Dylan Bustillo , and Marie Villerreal Dean — January 3, 2023

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Rethinking the Role of Remotely Crewed Systems in the Future Force

Remotely crewed systems can help the military balance the trade-offs that resource constraints require among force structure, investment, and readiness. This report compares operating costs between remotely piloted aircraft and crewed aircraft to inform future trade-offs.

Brief by Todd Harrison — March 3, 2021

Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard

Rethinking Military Roles and Missions in a New Administration

It’s been 70 years since the Department of Defense (DoD) last formally reviewed the roles and missions set of its component services. With the creation of the Space Force and the rise of new technologies, it’s more than time for DoD to conduct a new review.

Critical Questions by Todd Harrison — February 2, 2021

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Online Event: The Eisenhower Legacy in Space

Please join us on September 16 at 11:00 am ET for an exciting discussion with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and author Susan Eisenhower.

Event by Todd Harrison , Susan Eisenhower , and Jim Bridenstine — September 16, 2020

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Key Governance Issues in Space

The space domain is largely ungoverned and undisciplined. In this new analysis from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project, a few key areas of space governance are explored to understand international perspectives on ongoing debates in the field.

Report by Kaitlyn Johnson — September 1, 2020

Photo: UN Office of Outer Space Affairs (First meeting of the Ad Hoc United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.)