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Space Threat Assessment 2023

The 2023 Space Threat Assessment covers the growing counterspace capabilities of China, Russia, India, Iran, North Korea, and others. It also features an in-depth analysis of Russia's battlefield employment of counterspace weapons in Ukraine.

Report by Kari A. Bingen , Kaitlyn Johnson , Makena Young , and John Raymond — April 14, 2023

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Podcast Episode by Kaitlyn Johnson — December 21, 2021

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Kari A. Bingen

Kari A. Bingen

Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
James Andrew Lewis

James Andrew Lewis

Senior Vice President; Pritzker Chair; and Director, Strategic Technologies Program
Tom Karako

Tom Karako

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

Ian Williams

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

Benjamin Jensen

Senior Fellow, Future War, Gaming, and Strategy, and International Security Program

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Space Force or Space Corps?

Is there going to be a new military service for space? This CSIS Brief provides a side-by-side comparison of legislative proposals for the Space Force from the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and the Department of Defense.

Brief by Kaitlyn Johnson — June 27, 2019

Evaluating the Global Counterspace Landscape

On April 23, 2019, the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies will be hosting a discussion on pre-existing and emerging threats to U.S. space systems.

Event by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , Thomas G. Roberts , Stephen Kitay , Victoria Samson , and Dr. Brian Weeden — April 23, 2019

Space Threat Assessment 2019

In Space Threat Assessment 2019 the CSIS Aerospace Security Project reviews the open-source information available on the counterspace capabilities that can threaten U.S. space systems.

Report by Todd Harrison , Kaitlyn Johnson , and Thomas G. Roberts — April 4, 2019

Strategic National Security Space: FY 2020 Budget and Policy Forum

Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project and Defense Budget Analysis Program on Wednesday, March 20, for "Strategic National Security Space: FY 2020 Budget and Policy Forum."

Event by Todd Harrison , Kathleen H. Hicks , Patrick M. Shanahan , Representative Jim Cooper , and Dr. Will Roper — March 20, 2019

Spaceports of the World

With the rate of space launches projected to grow exponentially in the coming years, spaceports will become increasingly important to the global space industry. Which countries and private companies operate the world's most active spaceports?

Report by Thomas G. Roberts — March 13, 2019

The 2019 Missile Defense Review: What's Next?

On February 1, the CSIS Missile Defense Project is pleased to host Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood to discuss the review and the Department's likely next steps. Additional speakers may be added.

Event by Tom Karako , David J. Trachtenberg , and Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves — February 1, 2019

The Business of Software Innovation

The speakers will discuss business models through which the U.S. government and industry can work together in developing software for national security capabilities.

Event by Andrew Philip Hunter , Jeff Boleng , Brett Lambert , and Beth McGrath — January 29, 2019

Fly Me to the Moon

In three out of four areas of space activity, the United States maintains an advantage in any “race.” It is only in manned flight, with its political symbolism, that China is a competitor and may surpass us, writes CSIS senior vice president James A. Lewis.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — January 3, 2019