Author: Kaitlyn Johnson

Kaitlyn Johnson is the deputy director of the CSIS Aerospace Security Project and a fellow in the International Security Program. Ms. Johnson manages the team’s strategic planning and research agenda. Her research specializes in topics such as space security, military space systems, commercial space policy, and U.S. air dominance. @Kaitlyn_Johns0n

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U.S. Air Force Bombers 101

Last UpdatedDecember 6, 2017

What bomber aircraft does the United States Air Force have in its arsenal and what are their capabilities?

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Beyond the RD-180

By Todd Harrison, Andrew Hunter, Kaitlyn Johnson, Thomas G. Roberts, Evan Linck

PublishedMarch 21, 2017

This report explores how the United States came to depend on the Russian RD-180 rocket engine as part of the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, realistic options for the engine’s replacement in the coming decade, and potential space launch acquisition strategies for the future.

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Implications of Ultra-Low-Cost Access to Space

By Todd Harrison, Andrew Hunter, Kaitlyn Johnson, Thomas G. Roberts

PublishedMarch 21, 2017

To understand a future where the cost of access to space is only a fraction of what it is today, CSIS turned to a curated group of space experts, including launch providers, satellite manufacturers, government analysts, space law practitioners, and military strategists. This report details trends in low-cost access to space, identifies key opportunities for further cost reductions and policies needed to spur innovation, and explores new military missions that would be enabled if these trends lead to significant reductions in the cost of access to space.