View History of the NASA Budget Last UpdatedSeptember 1, 2022 This interactive displays historical NASA budgets.
View Space-Based Missile Defense: How Much is Enough? Last UpdatedAugust 4, 2022 A space-based missile interceptor system oriented in a traditional constellation design wouldn’t serve all regions equally. Some latitudes would be covered better than others.
View U.S. Air Force Budget Last UpdatedJuly 6, 2022 FY18 and FY19 budget requests for major programs within the United States Air Force.
View Launch History: SpaceX Falcon 9 Last UpdatedJuly 5, 2022 A brief history of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
View International Astronaut Database Last UpdatedJuly 5, 2022 Search the CSIS Aerospace Security International Astronaut Database for an individual astronaut’s name, country of origin, gender, and flight records.
View Comparing Medium to Heavy Lift Launch Systems Last UpdatedJuly 5, 2022 Launch providers often advertise the maximum mass their systems can place into low Earth orbit (LEO) and geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO). Here’s how the most frequently utilized launch systems compare.
View Space Threat Assessment 2018 PublishedApril 11, 2018 Space Threat Assessment 2018 analyzes the open-source information available on the counterspace capabilities of other countries that can threaten U.S. space systems.
View Space Threat 2018: Conclusion PublishedApril 12, 2018 Space Threat Assessment 2018 evaluates open-source information on counterspace activities of adversaries, allies, and non-state actors. Counterspace weapon development from some adversaries is of serious concern and require immediate attention from policymakers.
View Space Threat 2018: Other Actors Assessment PublishedApril 12, 2018 Other actors, including allies, adversaries, and non-state, are developing or using counterspace weapons.
View Space Threat 2018: Iran Assessment PublishedApril 12, 2018 Iran’s pursuit of space and counterspace capabilities is a more recent development and is tied in many ways to its ballistic missile programs. However, Iran has previously used advanced jamming against commercial satellites and are reportedly further developing their cyber capabilities, as well.
