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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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Space Force or Space Corps?

Is there going to be a new military service for space? This CSIS Brief provides a side-by-side comparison of legislative proposals for the Space Force from the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and the Department of Defense.

Brief by Kaitlyn Johnson — June 27, 2019

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Evaluating the Global Counterspace Landscape

On April 23, 2019, the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies will be hosting a discussion on pre-existing and emerging threats to U.S. space systems.

Event by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , Thomas G. Roberts , Stephen Kitay , Victoria Samson , and Dr. Brian Weeden — April 23, 2019

Space Threat Assessment 2019

In Space Threat Assessment 2019 the CSIS Aerospace Security Project reviews the open-source information available on the counterspace capabilities that can threaten U.S. space systems.

Report by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , and Thomas G. Roberts — April 4, 2019

Space Threat Assessment 2019

Strategic National Security Space: FY 2020 Budget and Policy Forum

Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project and Defense Budget Analysis Program on Wednesday, March 20, for "Strategic National Security Space: FY 2020 Budget and Policy Forum."

Event by Todd Harrison , Kathleen H. Hicks , Patrick M. Shanahan , Representative Jim Cooper , and Dr. Will Roper — March 20, 2019

Strategic National Security Space: FY 2020 Budget and Policy Forum

Spaceports of the World

With the rate of space launches projected to grow exponentially in the coming years, spaceports will become increasingly important to the global space industry. Which countries and private companies operate the world's most active spaceports?

Report by Thomas G. Roberts — March 13, 2019

How Much Will the Space Force Cost?

This CSIS Brief provides rough estimates for the number of personnel, annual budget, and additional funding that would be needed for a Space Force.

Report by Todd Harrison — November 19, 2018

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What Can 24 Satellites Do for U.S. Missile Defense?

Despite some missile defense advocates' claims that 24 satellites could form the basis of a boost-phase space-based missile interceptor (SBI) system, many physicists do not agree, as Thomas Roberts from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project writes in a new brief. 

Brief by Thomas G. Roberts — October 18, 2018

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The United States' Role in Space Situational Awareness

The CSIS Aerospace Security Project has invited you to a panel discussion on current issues affecting Space Situational Awareness (SSA).

Event by Kaitlyn Johnson , Bhavya Lal , Victoria Samson , and Audrey Schaffer — October 10, 2018

The United States' Role in Space Situational Awareness