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Gold Rush: The 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings

This report from CSIS, Taylor Geospatial Institute, Taylor Geospatial Engine, and USGIF ranks the world’s best commercial space-based remote sensing systems and discusses the policy issues shaping U.S. leadership in space. 

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Report by Kari A. Bingen, David Gauthier, and Madeleine Chang — October 1, 2024

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Gold Rush: The 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings

This report from CSIS, Taylor Geospatial Institute, Taylor Geospatial Engine, and USGIF ranks the world’s best commercial space-based remote sensing systems and discusses the policy issues shaping U.S. leadership in space. 

Report by Kari A. Bingen, David Gauthier, and Madeleine Chang — October 1, 2024

Can NASA Win the Mars Space Race?

NASA's historic mission to bring back samples of Mars is delayed and faces cost overruns. Meanwhile, China is on track to launch its own mission. Can the United States still win this Mars space race?

Critical Questions by Clayton Swope — September 24, 2024

Why Hasn’t Starliner Returned?

The first crewed Starliner mission to the space station was supposed to last for less than two weeks. To date, the mission has lasted over three months, with no end date yet set by NASA. Why is Starliner still in space?

Critical Questions by Clayton Swope — August 19, 2024

What Can We Learn from Ariane for Future Space Partnerships?

The inaugural launch of Ariane 6 is scheduled for July 9. The path to the Ariane 6 started in the 1970s with the Ariane project, a successful international partnership involving over ten countries. What lessons from Ariane can be applied to future space collaboration?

Commentary by Clayton Swope and Stephanie Songer — July 9, 2024

Is There a Path to Counter Russia’s Space Weapons?

What more can the United States do to stop Russia from pursuing space weapons that could indiscriminately affect hundreds, if not thousands, of satellites? It should find ways to incentivize China and India to apply economic pressure that will get Putin's attention.

Commentary by Clayton Swope and Makena Young — June 28, 2024

Integrating Space for the Joint Fight

The CSIS Aerospace Security Project hosted a fireside chat with U.S. Space Force leaders followed by an industry panel on advancing sensemaking and connectivity in the space domain to enable the joint fight.

Transcript — June 12, 2024