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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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Why a Space Force Can Wait

Few people would have expected President Trump’s remark on creating a “Space Force” would take us to the point where we are today as Kaitlyn Johnson, research associate with the CSIS Aerospace Security Project writes in a new commentary.

Commentary by Kaitlyn Johnson — October 3, 2018

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Why We Need a Space Force

The way in which the U.S. military and intelligence community are organized for space is a serious national security issue as CSIS director of the Aerospace Security Project Todd Harrison writes in a new commentary.

Commentary by Todd Harrison — October 3, 2018

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Securing Space: A Discussion on the U.S. Space Force

The Center for Strategic and International Studies has hosted a discussion on President Trump's newly announced Space Force proposal. 

Event by John J. Hamre , Sean O’Keefe , Robert Work , Gen Robert Kehler (USAF Ret.) , and Letitia Long — September 10, 2018

Securing Space: A Discussion on the U.S. Space Force

Unmanned Aerial Systems' Influences on Conflict Escalation Dynamics

As more UAS operate in conflict areas, more incidents of attack or defense will involve said systems. This CSIS Brief details how escalation and deterrence dynamics change with the increasing use of UAS in conflict areas and examines several cases of how these dynamics might realistically occur.

Report by John Schaus and Kaitlyn Johnson — August 2, 2018

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Celebrating NASA’s 60th Anniversary with Administrator Jim Bridenstine

Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project on Monday, July 23, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of NASA's founding with Administrator Jim Bridenstine. Hear the Administrator's vision for the agency's future while honoring its decades-long history.

Event by Todd Harrison , Jim Bridenstine , Sean O'Keefe , and Charlie Bolden — July 23, 2018

Celebrating NASA’s 60th Anniversary

Assessing Threats to Space Systems

Space is simultaneously a powerful enabler for the United States and a critical vulnerability. U.S. national security space systems are vulnerable to a wide range of threats, ranging from cyberattacks and jamming to direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missiles.

Event by Todd Harrison , Thomas G. Roberts , Victoria Samson , Brian Weeden , Kaitlyn Johnson , and Thomas G. Roberts — June 5, 2018

How Might Space Policy Directive 2 Affect Commercial Space?

On Thursday, May 24, 2018, President Trump signed a second space policy directive. This directive, informed by the work of the National Space Council, intends to streamline regulations in the commercial use of space.

Critical Questions by Todd Harrison and Kaitlyn Johnson — May 30, 2018

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Space Threat Assessment 2018

Space Threat Assessment 2018 reviews and aggregates open-source information on the counterspace capabilities and activities of other nations, focusing in particular on China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

Report by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , and Thomas G. Roberts — April 12, 2018

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