Space and Aerospace
CSIS examines the technological, budgetary, and policy issues related to the space domain with analysis led by the Aerospace Security Project, the Missile Defense Project, the Strategic Technologies Program, and the International Security Program.

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Missile Technology Control Regime Reform: Key Changes and Next Steps
Commentary by Sean Wilson — January 30, 2025

Why Should the United States Prioritize Mars?
Critical Questions by Clayton Swope — January 23, 2025

A Conversation with Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall on The Department of the Air Force in 2050
Transcript — January 13, 2025

Why Are There So Many Unexplained Drones Flying Over the United States?
Critical Questions by Clayton Swope — December 16, 2024
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A Conversation with Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall on The Department of the Air Force in 2050

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To Infinity and Beyond: OpenAI to the New Space Race

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What are the Benefits of International Space Cooperation?

Celebrating the U.S. Space Force and Charting Its Future

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Sea, Land, Air, and NC3: Modernizing the Whole Nuclear Enterprise

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Space Warfare: A Virtual Book Talk with Dr. John J. Klein

Report Launch–Salmon Swimming Upstream: Charting a Course in Cislunar Space

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The NRO Story: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Scolese
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Next Steps in Advancing U.S. International Partnerships in Space
Commentary by Sean Wilson — October 31, 2024
Don’t Stop Dreaming about Tomorrow
Commentary by Mike Gold — October 31, 2024
Engaging China on Space with Eyes Wide Open
Commentary by Audrey Schaffer and Kari A. Bingen — October 31, 2024
The Future of Space Policy in the Next Congress
Commentary by Sarah Mineiro — October 31, 2024
Is Space the New Wild West: The Need for Strengthened Space Traffic Management
Commentary by Sean O’Keefe and Makena Young — October 31, 2024
Not Urgent, Not Important: Mission Authorization for Space Activities
Commentary by Clayton Swope — October 31, 2024
From the Space Age to the Anti-Satellite Age
Commentary by Jim Cooper — October 31, 2024
Strengthening the International Governance of Space
Commentary by Audrey Schaffer — October 31, 2024
Space Warfare: A Virtual Book Talk with Dr. John J. Klein
Event — October 30, 2024
Report Launch–Salmon Swimming Upstream: Charting a Course in Cislunar Space
Event — October 25, 2024