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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.

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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

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