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Low orbit, high stakes : all-in on the LEO broadband competition

Makena Young, Author ; Akhil Thadani, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2022

The competition to provide broadband from low Earth orbit (LEO) is one of the most important, least appreciated geostrategic developments underway. Policymakers in Washington have yet to consider the economic and strategic implications of LEO sa[...]

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Space threat assessment 2022

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Makena Young, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2022

This report provides a discussion of the technical details that define different types of counterspace weapons and a “highlight” or quick overview of the main countries being tracked—China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, India, and others. The count[...]

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Space threat assessment 2021

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Makena Young, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2021

This report focuses on five specific countries that are either avidly pursuing counterspace capabilities or that present the greatest risk to U.S. National Security: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and India. A sixth section analyzes the count[...]

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Key governance issues in space

Kaitlyn Johnson, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2020

The space domain is largely ungoverned and undisciplined. In this new analysis from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project, key areas of space governance are explored to understand international perspectives on ongoing debates in the field. This an[...]

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Space threat assessment 2020

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Thomas G. Roberts, Author ; Taylor Way, Author ; Makena Young, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2020

This report focuses on five specific countries that are either avidly pursuing counterspace capabilities or that present the greatest risk to the United States' National Security: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and India. A sixth section anal[...]

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Space threat assessment 2019

Todd Harrison, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Thomas G. Roberts, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2019

The purpose of this report is to review the open-source information available on the counterspace capabilities that can threaten U.S. space systems. It is intended to raise awareness and understanding of the threats, debunk myths and misinformat[...]

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Spaceports of the world

Thomas G. Roberts, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2019

This report analyzes ground-based space launches from 1957 to 2018, including brief histories of all active and inactive orbital spaceports, 10 year launch records for the 22 spaceports still in use today, and the current status of several propo[...]

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Escalation and deterrence in the second space age

Todd Harrison, Author ; Zack Cooper, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Thomas G. Roberts, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2017

Today's space domain presents a number of asymmetries that differ from other domains, creating a deterrence environment with unique policy implications. Escalation and Deterrence in the Second Space Age, a report from the CSIS Aerospace Security[...]

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Implications of ultra-low-cost access to space

Todd Harrison, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2017

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The sky is the limit : geospatial data, global food security, and political stabilities

Scott Aughenbaugh, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2017

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Space exploration in a changing international environment

James Andrew Lewis, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | CSIS Reports | 2014

This CSIS Report examines the strategic implications of manned space exploration. The current phase of exploration is coming to an end, and nations are seeking the next step

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Using Earth Observation Data to Improve Health in the United States : accomplishments and future challenges

Lyn Wigbels, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2011

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Earth observation for climate change : A report of the CSIS technology and Public Policy Program

James Andrew Lewis, Author ; Sarah O. Ladislaw, Author ; Denise E. Zheng, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2010

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National security and the commercial space sector : initial analysis and evaluation of options for improving commercial access to space. Draft for comment

David Berteau, Author ; Gregory Kiley, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2010

In this draft report, the CSIS examines the relationship between U.S. national security and the commercial space sector, with specific focus on the current state of the space launch industry and launch market.

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Mid- and long-term prospects for human spaceflight : mitigating the gaps : a report of the CSIS space initiatives

Vincent Sabathier, Author ; G. Ryan Faith ; Ashley Bander | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2009

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Toward the heavens : Latin America's emerging space programs

Johanna Mendelson Forman, Author ; Vincent Sabathier, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2009

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Earth observations and global change : why?, where are we? what next? : a report by the CSIS Space Exploration Initiative

Lyn Wigbels ; G. Ryan Faith ; CSIS Human Space Exploration Initiative. ; Vincent Sabathier | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2008

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Intellectual property protection : promoting innovation in a global information economy

James Andrew Lewis | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2008

Economies in transition -- Status of international IPR -- The critique of IPR -- Innovation and IPR-China, India, and Brazil.

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Interoperability and Space exploration

G. Ryan Faith, Author ; Vincent Sabathier, Author ; Lyn Wigbels, Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2007

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Spiral development, real options, and other development methodologies

Vincent Sabathier, Author ; G. Ryan Faith, Author ; CSIS Human Space Exploration Initiative., Author | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2007

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Preserving America's strength in satellite technology : a report of the CSIS Satellite Commission

James Andrew Lewis ; CSIS Satellite Commission. | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | CSIS panel report | 2002

Commercial satellite services and national security -- Regulating satellite exports -- Remote sensing satellites and presidential decision directive-23.

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A more effective civil space program : the final report of the CSIS Study of Civil Space Policy

John H. McElroy ; Brent. Scowcroft | Washington, D.C. : Center for Strategic and International Studies | CSIS panel reports | 1989

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