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The NRO Story: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Scolese

The CSIS International Security Program hosted a conversation with Dr. Christopher Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on how the NRO is approaching acquisitions and operations in response to current threats and technological advancements.

Transcript — October 3, 2024

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Kari A. Bingen

Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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James Andrew Lewis

Senior Vice President; Pritzker Chair; and Director, Strategic Technologies Program
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Tom Karako

Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project
Clayton Swope

Clayton Swope

Deputy Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Benjamin Jensen

Senior Fellow, Futures Lab, International Security Program

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Theory of Success: A Conversation with General Saltzman

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the CSIS Aerospace Security Project hosted a discussion with General B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations (CSO), to discuss his thoughts on a 'Theory of Success' for the U.S. Space Force and his vision and priorities for the service.

Transcript — February 22, 2023

Great Power Competition Comes for the South Pole

CSIS senior vice president Daniel F. Runde and Henry Ziemer outline how great power competition is reshaping Antarctica, and the need for a new U.S. strategy towards the continent.

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde and Henry Ziemer — February 16, 2023

CCP Inc. in Argentina: China’s International Space Industry Engagement

This “CCP Inc.” case study analyzes how an ecosystem of Chinese state, commercial, diplomatic, and military actors facilitated cooperation between China and Argentina in the space sector, resulting in years of partnerships across key space technologies. 

Report by Samantha Lu, Briana Boland, and Lily McElwee — January 24, 2023

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

Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy

The CSIS Aerospace Security Project hosted a fireside chat with the inaugural assistant secretary of defense for space policy, the Honorable John F. Plumb.

Transcript — December 15, 2022

Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy

The Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Wednesday, December 14 at 2:00pm ET hosted a two-part event exploring emerging security issues in space policy.

Event — December 14, 2022

Low Orbit, High Stakes

The competition to provide broadband from low Earth orbit (LEO) is one of the most important, least appreciated geostrategic developments underway. These networks hope to bring more of the world online and will bring substantial economic and strategic implications.

Report by Makena Young and Akhil Thadani — December 14, 2022