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Kari A. Bingen

Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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James Andrew Lewis

Senior Adviser (Non-resident), Economic Security and Technology Department
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Tom Karako

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

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

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

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The Commercial Space Imperative

Using commercial space capabilities is one of the most important steps the United States can take if it hopes to meet and defeat the challenges posed by near-peer states against the U.S. national security space infrastructure.

Commentary by Douglas Loverro, Stephen Kitay, and Mandy Vaughn — October 31, 2024

Future Space Domain Awareness Needs for National Security Space

The rapid growth in the number, sizes, maneuverability, capability, and orbital diversity of objects in the Earth-Moon system will demand much more capable space domain awareness in the years ahead.

Commentary by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John Shaw and Sean Kirkpatrick — October 31, 2024

Tactically Responsive Space: An Emerging New Deterrence Tool

The specter of a potential Russian on-orbit, antisatellite nuclear weapon demands a new way of thinking about how space might be used by an adversary and an assessment of the ability of the U.S. Department of Defense to quickly respond to new threats on orbit.

Commentary by John Plumb — October 31, 2024

Don’t Stop Dreaming about Tomorrow

The next presidential administration must continue to leverage the power of public-private partnerships and grow international support all while proactively taking steps to unite the United States and the world.

Commentary by Mike Gold — October 31, 2024

Engaging China on Space with Eyes Wide Open

The next administration should find a way to engage China in a constructive, two-way dialogue on the responsible, peaceful, and safe use of space while investing in the means to protect U.S. interests and maintain the United States’ historic leadership in space.

Commentary by Audrey Schaffer and Kari A. Bingen — October 31, 2024

The Future of Space Policy in the Next Congress

Although presidential elections shine in the spotlight on November 5, 2024, 469 other politicians will also have ballots cast for them at the Federal level. Congress maintains the ultimate responsibility to authorize and appropriate funds for all government programs.

Commentary by Sarah Mineiro — October 31, 2024