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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.

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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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Managing Climate Change Information in the Next Administration
Report by James Andrew Lewis and Sarah Ladislaw — December 17, 2020

Online Event: A New Era for U.S. Alliances
Event by Michael J. Green , Heather A. Conley , Ambassador Wendy Sherman , Emma Ashford , Kori Schake , and Samuel Brannen — December 14, 2020

China’s COMAC: An Aerospace Minor Leaguer
Blog Post by Scott Kennedy — December 7, 2020

Is the Space Force’s New Operations Planning Guide Aiming for the Right Priorities?
Critical Questions by Zhanna Malekos Smith — November 20, 2020

Online Event: Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Management Coordination Among US Agencies
Event by Todd Harrison , Gordan Kordyak , Lauri K. Newman , and Mark B. Daley — November 17, 2020

Applications of Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites to Environmental Monitoring
Blog Post — November 9, 2020

Online Event: Leading Rapid Technological Change in the Space Community: Perspectives of the Women in Charge
Event by Ms. Mandy Vaughn , Dr. Ellen Stofan , Dr. Claire Leon , and Morgan Dwyer — October 9, 2020

What the Continuing Resolution Means for Defense and Space Force Funding in FY 2021
Critical Questions by Seamus P. Daniels and Kaitlyn Johnson — October 9, 2020

Iran’s Space Program and the Wall Between “Peaceful Purposes”
Blog Post by Zhanna Malekos Smith — October 1, 2020

Online Event: The Eisenhower Legacy in Space
Event by Todd Harrison , Susan Eisenhower , and Jim Bridenstine — September 16, 2020
