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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

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U.S. Space Force Primer

Report by Kari A. Bingen , Kaitlyn Johnson , John Dylan Bustillo , and Marie Villerreal Dean — January 3, 2023

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Kari A. Bingen

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Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Tom Karako

Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project
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Ian Williams

Fellow, International Security Program and Deputy Director, Missile Defense Project
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Benjamin Jensen

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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 by Kari A. Bingen , Makena Young , Akhil Thadani , Honorable John F. Plumb, PhD. , Commissioner Brendan Carr , April McClain-Delaney , and Sarah Mineiro — December 14, 2022

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Tracking Developments in Counterspace Weapons

Please join CSIS's Aerospace Security Project and the Secure World Foundation as they discuss tracking developments in counterspace weapons.

Event by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , Makena Young , Dr. Brian Weeden , Victoria Samson , Michael Mineiro , Eric Desautels , and John Hill — April 20, 2022

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Dancing Lights in Space: How to Manage The Risks of Satellite Close Approaches in Geostationary Orbit

The Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Secure World Foundation (SWF) are holding this online event to discuss The importance of public space situational awareness

Event by and Todd Harrison , Makena Young , Kaitlyn Johnson , Audrey Schaffer , Brien Flewelling , Dan Oltrogge , Marc Becker , Doug Loverro , Brian Weeden , Alessandro Cacioni , Almudena Azcárate Ortega — January 26, 2022

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Discussing Two Years of the Space Force with General Raymond

Please join the Aerospace Security Project as Director Todd Harrison sits down with Space Force General John “Jay” Raymond to reflect on the progress of the first two years of the newest U.S. military branch, the Space Force.

Event by Todd Harrison , John J. Hamre , and General John W. "Jay" Raymond — January 19, 2022

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Defense Against the Dark Arts in Space

Analysts from CSIS and the Secure World Foundation will discuss methods to protect space systme from counterspace weapons, including active and passive defenses, strategy and policy measures, and diplomatic initiatives. Panelists to be announced.

Event by Todd Harrison , Victoria Samson , Frank Rose , David Edmonson , and Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan — April 15, 2021

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