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With the advent of atmospheric weapons and the creation of the Space Force as the newest branch of the U.S. military, space has never been more crucial to national security. CSIS examines the technological, budgetary, and policy issues inherent to the space domain.

Why Golden Dome for America: The Case the Administration Should Make

One year after announcing Golden Dome for America, the administration still hasn't made the case for homeland missile defense, even though the arguments are strong.

Commentary by Kari A. Bingen — January 30, 2026

When to Use (and Not Use) “As a Service” for Government Space Requirements

Report by Clayton Swope — January 22, 2026

In China’s Orbit: Beijing’s Space Diplomacy in the Global South

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — January 15, 2026

General B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, on Improving Space Capabilities

Transcript — November 20, 2025

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Past Events

Golden Dome One Year In

February 13, 2026 • 3:30 – 4:30 pm EST

Webcast

Hosted by Aerospace Security Project

New START Expiration

February 3, 2026 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by HTK Series

The Arsenal of Freedom Tour

January 22, 2026 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by HTK Series

Space "Year in Review": A 2025 Recap and 2026 Outlook

December 18, 2025 • 10:00 – 10:45 am EST

Hosted by Aerospace Security Project

Assessing the Implications of China’s Rise as a Space Power

December 17, 2025 • 3:30 – 4:30 pm EST

Hosted by Aerospace Security Project

The New National Security Strategy: Strengths, Shortfalls, and Shockwaves

December 10, 2025 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST

Hosted by HTK Series

Photo: Christina Nordby/AI-generated image created using Midjourney

Delivering Space Capabilities for Warfighting Advantage: Agenda and Speakers

November 20, 2025 • 8:30 am – 2:30 pm EST

Delivering Space Capabilities for Warfighting Advantage

November 20, 2025 • 8:30 am – 2:30 pm EST

Hosted by Aerospace Security Project

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Kari A. Bingen

Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

Tom Karako

Director, Missile Defense Project and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

Clayton Swope

Deputy Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

Benjamin Jensen

Director, Futures Lab and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department

Lauryn Williams

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Strategic Technologies Program

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Golden Dome One Year In

Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project and Missile Defense Project for a conversation about the Golden Dome for America.

Event — February 13, 2026

New START Expiration

Please join the CSIS Defense and Security Department for a conversation on the expiration of the New START Treaty.

Event — February 3, 2026

Why Golden Dome for America: The Case the Administration Should Make

One year after announcing Golden Dome for America, the administration still hasn't made the case for homeland missile defense, even though the arguments are strong.

Commentary by Kari A. Bingen — January 30, 2026

The Arsenal of Freedom Tour

Please join the CSIS Defense and Security Department for a conversation on the Secretary of War’s Arsenal of Freedom tour.

Event — January 22, 2026

When to Use (and Not Use) “As a Service” for Government Space Requirements

Instead of buying a piece of equipment, which the government then owns and operates, the government is increasingly turning to “as-a-service” models for buying things from space. But how should the government decide between a service model or a traditional one?

Report by Clayton Swope — January 22, 2026