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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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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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International Perspectives on Space Weapons

This report analyzes international perspectives on space weapons and the weaponization of space, focusing relatively more on countries other than the United States, Russia, and China.

Report by Todd Harrison — May 27, 2020

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Online Event: Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities in Space

This live streaming event explored the threats and challenges facing the United States and others in the space domain.

Event by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , Thomas G. Roberts , Makena Young , Dr. Christopher Ford , Dr. Brian Weeden , and Victoria Samson — April 6, 2020

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Space Threat Assessment 2020

The Space Threat Assessment 2020 is an unclassified assessment that aggregates and highlights open-source information on counterspace capabilities for policymakers and the general public.

Report by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , Thomas G. Roberts , and Makena Young — March 30, 2020

A Conversation with General Raymond

Join the Center for Strategic and International Studies as we welcome remarks by General John W. Raymond, Commander of the U.S. Space Command and Commander of the Air Force Space Command.

Event by Todd Harrison and General John W. Raymond — November 18, 2019

The Air Force of the Future

During this session, Todd Harrison will release his assessment of the three studies. Mr. Harrison will be joined by a stellar panel of airpower experts to lend their thoughts on the future construct of the U.S. Air Force.

Event by Todd Harrison , Valerie Insinna , Jeremiah Gertler , Heather Penney , Mark Gunzinger , and Dave Gerber — October 29, 2019

The Air Force of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Force Structures

This CSIS ASP report compares, contrasts, and critiques three congressionally mandated studies of the Air Force’s future force structure. This analysis only considers the unclassified material released to provide an independent assessment of the current state of the Air Force.

Report by Todd Harrison — October 29, 2019

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