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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

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

Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy
Transcript — December 15, 2022

Low Orbit, High Stakes
Report by Makena Young and Akhil Thadani — December 14, 2022
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Emerging Security Issues in Space Policy

Understanding the Broader Transatlantic Security Implications of Greater Sino-Russian Military Alignment

Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting on Posturing U.S. Space Operations for a Warfighting Advantage

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein on What’s Next for Space Systems Command

Tracking Developments in Counterspace Weapons

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

Discussing Two Years of the Space Force with General Raymond

Understanding the Intersection between Commercial Space and National Security ISR Needs
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The Dark Arts in Space: Developments in Counterspace Weapons
Event by Kaitlyn Johnson , Makena Young , Joe Moye , Victoria Samson , and Dr. Brian Weeden — April 8, 2021

Space Threat Assessment 2021
Report by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , Makena Young , and Joe Moye — March 31, 2021

Space is Defendable with CSIS’ Todd Harrison
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Todd Harrison — March 9, 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 Malekos Smith — February 10, 2021

Defense in the 21st Century with Northrop Grumman Chairman, CEO, and President Kathy Warden
Podcast Episode by Nina Easton and Beverly Kirk — 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
