View Why a Space-Based Missile Interceptor System Is Not Viable By Thomas G. Roberts PublishedJuly 2, 2018 The deployment of a space-based missile intercept layer would require launching hundreds or thousands of weapons into space – an expensive, inefficient, and provocative proposition.
View Podcast: Trump’s Space Force and Turkey’s Elections By Todd Harrison PublishedJune 22, 2018 Donald Trump announced his intention to create a “space force” that would become the sixth branch of the U.S. military, CSIS space expert Todd Harrison joins the show to discuss whether that plan will get off the ground.
View Podcast: A Behind the Scenes Look at Space Threats By Todd Harrison, Kaitlyn Johnson, Thomas G. Roberts, Victoria Samson, Brian Weeden PublishedJune 1, 2018 Go behind the scenes with the authors of “Space Threat Assessment 2018.” They’re joined by the Secure World Foundation’s Victoria Samson and Brian Weeden to discuss what it’s like to study counterspace weapons—an inherently classified topic—in an unclassified environment.
View Video: Could Trump’s ‘Space Force’ become a reality? By Todd Harrison PublishedMay 8, 2018 “We’re getting very big in space,” says the US president. What would a new branch of the military do?
View Space Threat 2018: China Assessment PublishedApril 12, 2018 Arguably the fastest rising power in space, China has made rapid progress in developing both its space and counterspace capabilities. The country has tested direct-ascent ASAT weapons, on-orbit robotics, and remote proximity operations. Reports indicate that China is also developing and testing directed-energy and jamming technologies.
View Space Threat 2018: Russia Assessment PublishedApril 12, 2018 Russia’s space and counterspace capabilities suffered after the fall of the Soviet Union, but it has since made significant progress rebuilding both programs.
View Power and Prestige in the Space Domain By Gen. C. Robert Kehler (USAF Ret.) PublishedApril 12, 2018 Our adversaries and potential adversaries have noted the significant advantages of space superiority and have moved aggressively to field forces that can challenge our space capabilities from the ground, in space, and through cyberspace. Urgent action is needed.
View Space Threat 2018: North Korea Assessment PublishedApril 12, 2018 While North Korea’s space and counterspace capabilities are limited, it has made substantial progress developing its missile, jamming, and cyber capabilities. North Korea’s missile technology clearly aligns with its strive to become a nuclear power; its jamming and cyberattack capabilities tend to be more accessible and lower-tech than some 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.
View Space Threat 2018: Other Actors Assessment PublishedApril 12, 2018 Other actors, including allies, adversaries, and non-state, are developing or using counterspace weapons.
