Space Launch to Low Earth Orbit: How Much Does It Cost? By Thomas G. Roberts Last UpdatedSeptember 2, 2020 This data repository compares costs between space launch vehicles by incorporating many vehicle characteristics into a single figure: the cost to launch one kilogram of payload mass to low Earth orbit (LEO) as part of a dedicated launch.
View Eyes on the Prize By Spencer Kaplan PublishedJuly 13, 2020 As many nations look towards the Moon and Mars, the CSIS Aerospace Security Project looks towards the strategic implications of government and commercial action in cislunar space and on the Moon.
Successes and Failures of U.S. Space Launch By Spencer Kaplan Last UpdatedJune 29, 2020 This data interactive highlights the successful and failed launches of space launch vehicles in the United States.
U.S. Space Launch By Spencer Kaplan Last UpdatedJune 30, 2020 This data interactive highlights trends among the five most successful space launch vehicles in the United States.
Explore this Topic International Launch Vehicles 101 A brief overview and technical details of currently operating international space launch vehicles.
View The Myth of “ITAR-Free” By John Hoffner PublishedMay 15, 2020 This paper explores the emergence of ITAR-free satellites in the early 2000’s and evaluates the impacts of ITAR regulations on American satellite manufacturers.
View What the FCC Ligado Approval Means for U.S. Military Systems By Makena Young PublishedMay 5, 2020 Learn more about the FCC approval for a private company to operate a 5G broadband network in the same band as GPS.
Oct10 The United States’ Role in Space Situational Awareness An expert space security panel discussing space situational awareness and space traffic management.
View How Does Space Policy Directive 3 Affect Space Traffic Management? By Todd Harrison, Kaitlyn Johnson PublishedJune 19, 2018 What did the Trump Administration’s third space policy directive change? How does it affect space debris? Will there be a Space Force? Read this assessment to find out all these answers and more!
View How Might Space Policy Directive 2 Affect Commercial Space? By Todd Harrison, Kaitlyn Johnson PublishedMay 30, 2018 On Thursday, May 24, 2018, President Trump signed a second space policy directive, which intends to streamline regulations in the commercial use of space. This article explores the nuances of the directive and what U.S. government agencies will be affected.
