Feb24 NASA’s Moon to Mars Roadmap: Charting the Next Year It has been over 50 years since a human walked on the Moon. The quest to return to the lunar surface and explore other parts of the solar system, like Mars, has captured the imagination of many. NASA’s Moon to Mars program paves the way for the return of U.S. astronauts to the Moon through […]
Feb11 What is the “Iron Dome for America”? President Donald Trump’s executive order (EO) on an “Iron Dome for America” has caused a buzz across the defense community. But what does an “Iron Dome for America” actually mean? Please join the CSIS Defense and Security Department for a conversation on the implications of the “Iron Dome for America” executive order, the Pentagon’s implementation […]
Jan13 A Conversation with Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall on The Department of the Air Force in 2050 Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project on Monday, January 13 at 9:30am EST for a virtual conversation with Secretary of the Air Force the Honorable Frank Kendall. The discussion will be moderated by Kari A. Bingen, Director of the Aerospace Security Project, with introductory remarks provided by Dr. Seth G. Jones, President of the Defense and Security Department. In […]
Dec18 What are the Benefits of International Space Cooperation? Fifty nations have signed the U.S.-led Artemis Accords, a set of non-binding principles on norms of behaviors for the peaceful use of outer space, with a focus on the Moon. The Accords are related to the Artemis Program, an effort led by NASA to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a long-term lunar presence. […]
Dec17 Celebrating the U.S. Space Force and Charting its Future December 20, 2024, marks the 5th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Space Force – the first military service created in 72 years. This event is a time to celebrate the Space Force and its Guardians, reflect on how the service came about, and discuss where it goes from here.
Nov19 Sea, Land, Air, and NC3: Modernizing the Whole Nuclear Enterprise The United States is currently taking steps to modernize its nuclear enterprise and ensure that U.S. strategic forces are optimally postured to continue their deterrence mission and protect the United States from new and evolving threats. A key part of the nuclear enterprise is the nuclear command, control, and communication (NC3) system, designed to enable […]
Oct30 Space Warfare: A Virtual Book Talk with Dr. John J. Klein Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project on Wednesday, October 30 at 10:00 AM EDT for a virtual discussion with Dr. John J. Klein, Senior Fellow and Strategist at Falcon Research, Inc. and Adjunct Professor at George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute and Georgetown University’s Strategic Studies Program, on his recent book, Space Warfare: Strategy, Principles and Policy (Routledge, 2025). […]
Oct25 Report Launch–Salmon Swimming Upstream: Charting a Course in Cislunar Space The Moon has captured the imagination of humankind since the Apollo missions. Now, cislunar space, roughly the area between geosynchronous Earth orbit and the Moon, is coming to the fore as nations, including the United States, are expected to increase missions to the Moon over the next 10 years. The technical and policy challenges, however, […]
Oct11 Might of the Chain: A Virtual Book Talk with Rear Admiral Mike Studeman Please join the CSIS International Security Program for a virtual discussion with Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, U.S. Navy (Ret.) on his recent book, Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity (Stone Tower Press, 2024). Might of the Chain explores the secrets to quality leadership and how to inspire trust and team success. With over three decades of service […]
Oct03 The NRO Story: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Scolese Please join the CSIS International Security Program on Thursday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m. EDT for a fireside conversation with Dr. Christopher Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). CSIS’ Emily Harding, director of the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program, and Kari Bingen, director of the Aerospace Security Project, will join Dr. Scolese to discuss the […]
