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National Security Space Organizations 101

Elizabeth Richardson, CSIS

As threats to America in and from space grow, the United States government has emphasized the importance of developing space capabilities. To secure its space assets and prepare for future conflicts, the United States has tasked over a dozen organizations with significant national security space responsibility. Although not a comprehensive list, this document will outline the major federal organizations that work in the national security space sphere.

Military

Intelligence Community

Others

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