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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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Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project
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The Dark Arts in Space: Developments in Counterspace Weapons

Please join analysts from CSIS and the Secure World Foundation as they discuss their latest reports on counterspace weapons and threats to space systems.

Event by Kaitlyn Johnson , Makena Young , Joe Moye , Victoria Samson , and Dr. Brian Weeden — April 8, 2021

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Space Threat Assessment 2021

Space Threat Assessment 2021 is an unclassified assessment that aggregates and highlights recent open-source information on counterspace capabilities for policymakers and the general public.

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

The Truth of the Matter

Space is Defendable with CSIS’ Todd Harrison

CSIS' Director of the Aerospace Security Project, Todd Harrison, joins the podcast to discuss his new study.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Todd Harrison — March 9, 2021

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A Nuclear-Powered Space Oddity

To advance the United States’ strategic leadership in space, the Biden administration should ensure U.S. space exploration goals are pursued in tandem with the safe use of advanced nuclear power systems.

Critical Questions by Zhanna Malekos Smith — February 10, 2021

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Rethinking Military Roles and Missions in a New Administration

It’s been 70 years since the Department of Defense (DoD) last formally reviewed the roles and missions set of its component services. With the creation of the Space Force and the rise of new technologies, it’s more than time for DoD to conduct a new review.

Critical Questions by Todd Harrison — February 2, 2021

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U.S. Military Forces in FY 2021: Space, SOF, Civilians, and Contractors

Military forces include not just traditional services, but also the newly created Space Force, special operations forces, civilians, and contractors. In his final paper in a series on U.S. forces, Mark Cancian analyzes recent changes to these national security elements.

Report by Mark F. Cancian — January 8, 2021

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