Space
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.
The Evolution of French Space Security
Space is now a critical domain for many nations around the globe, and both individual countries and multinational coalitions have recently released space policies and strategies. Among them, France stands out.
Report by Makena Young — March 13, 2024
The Pitfalls of Labeling Whole Space Missions as Inherently Governmental
Commentary by Clayton Swope — March 12, 2024
Hypersonic Hegemony: Niobium and the Western Hemisphere’s Role in the U.S.-China Power Struggle
Commentary by Guido L. Torres, Laura Delgado López, Ryan C. Berg, and Henry Ziemer — March 4, 2024
No Place to Hide: A Look into China’s Geosynchronous Surveillance Capabilities
Critical Questions by Clayton Swope — January 19, 2024
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From Terrestrial to Celestial: Unlocking the Potential to Enhance U.S.-Latin American B2B Collaboration
Delivering for the Warfighter: The Importance of Executing Space Acquisition Programs
Tactically Responsive Space: A Holistic Approach
Getting on Track: Space and Airborne Sensors for Hypersonic Missile Defense
Looking South: A Conversation with GEN Laura Richardson on Security Challenges in Latin America
A Contested Domain: From Space Theory to Practice
Exploring New Horizons: Japan's Defense Priorities
Theory of Success: A Conversation with General Saltzman
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Guardians of a Space National Guard
Critical Questions by Zhanna L. Malekos Smith — November 23, 2021
New Tail for China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomats
Commentary by Zhanna L. Malekos Smith — October 13, 2021
China’s New Space Station Is a Stepping-Stone to Achieving Broader Ambitions
Critical Questions by Matthew P. Funaiole and Brian Hart — April 29, 2021
Space Threat Assessment 2021
Report by Todd Harrison, Kaitlyn Johnson, Makena Young, and Joe Moye — March 31, 2021
Defense Against the Dark Arts in Space: Protecting Space Systems from Counterspace Weapons
Report by Todd Harrison, Kaitlyn Johnson, and Makena Young — February 25, 2021
To Infinity and Beyond: Civil and Commercial Space Policy in the Biden Administration
Critical Questions by Kaitlyn Johnson — February 10, 2021
A Nuclear-Powered Space Oddity
Critical Questions by Zhanna L. Malekos Smith — February 10, 2021
Rethinking Military Roles and Missions in a New Administration
Critical Questions by Todd Harrison — February 2, 2021
The Need for Innovation and Continuity in National Security Space during the Biden Administration
Critical Questions by Makena Young — January 28, 2021
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2021: Space, SOF, Civilians, and Contractors
Report by Mark F. Cancian — January 8, 2021