Congressional Testimony: Launching into the State of the Satellite Marketplace By Kari A. Bingen PublishedFebruary 2, 2023 Congressional Testimony focusing on commercial space competition submitted by ASP Director Kari Bingen to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications Technology.
View Save the Last Dance for the International Space Station By Zhanna Malekos Smith PublishedJune 2, 2022 Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, space ties between Russia and the United States have shown signs of unraveling.
View Fly Me to the Moon: Worldwide Cislunar and Lunar Missions By Kaitlyn Johnson PublishedFebruary 15, 2022 Fly Me to the Moon examines planned cislunar and lunar missions over the next decade from countries around the world. This compilation showcases the growth of satellites, rovers, and experiments intended to extend humanity’s reach more firmly into cislunar space and on the Moon.
Jan26 Dancing Lights in Space: How to Manage The Risks of Satellite Close Approaches in Geostationary Orbit Both commercial satellite operators and governments are increasingly concerned about uncoordinated close approaches of their satellites by others in space, particularly in the geostationary belt where many valuable commercial and national security satellites reside. The Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Secure World Foundation (SWF) are […]
Congressional Testimony: NASA’s Future in Low Earth Orbit By Todd Harrison PublishedSeptember 21, 2021 The following testimony was presented to the House Science, Space, & Technology Committee during its “NASA’s Future in Low Earth Orbit: Considerations for ISS Extension and Transition” hearing on September 21, 2021. Chairman Beyer, Ranking Member Babin, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on this important topic. The […]
View To Infinity and Beyond: Civil and Commercial Space Policy in the Biden Administration By Kaitlyn Johnson PublishedFebruary 10, 2021 This is a pivotal time for civil and commercial space policy. The Biden administration should build from the successful policies of the Trump administration and look for new ways to engage new partnerships both domestically and internationally.
View Exploring Insights from Emerging Space Agencies By Renata Knittel Kommel, Ashley Peter, Mackenzie Puig-Hall, Luc Riesbeck PublishedOctober 15, 2020 This research explores the best practices and lessons learned in the development of newly formed space agencies established between 2014 and 2019.
Sep16 The Eisenhower Legacy in Space A discussion with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and author and historian Susan Eisenhower on President Eisenhower’s legacy in civil and military space.
Mar05 Strategic Implications of NASA’s Moon to Mars Plan: A Conversation with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies for a conversation with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine as he details the strategic implications of NASA’s Moon to Mars plan. The Administrator’s address will be followed by a public Q&A moderated by Aerospace Security Project Director Todd Harrison.
View Video: China in Space—A Strategic Competition? By Todd Harrison PublishedApril 26, 2019 Todd Harrison discusses his testimony on China’s civil and national security space programs before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on April 25, 2019.
