National Security
Subhead
Space has become a contested domain and remains critical to ensuring US national security and security of our allies. CSPS research aims to evolve understanding of the threat, potential responses, and the agile strategies and defense partnerships needed to enable success.
Featured Papers
Space Sustainability in the Context of Contested Space
The changes in space operations are straining the effects of traditional practices for a sustainable space environment. What should policymakers consider to help ensure a sustainable environment over the long term?
By Marlon Sorge
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-sustainability-context-contested-space
Space-Enabled Capabilities for Connecting and Collaborating in the Arctic
Space capabilities and flexible architectures have become vital in the Arctic region. Looking ahead, what recommendations can be implemented?
By Karen Jones & Lina Cashin
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-enabled-capabilities-connecting-and-collaborating-arctic
Why Transforming the Budget Structure Would Benefit Defense Space
The Department of Defense (DOD) categorizes defense acquisitions in a way that poses challenges for acquiring space capabilities. Given changing threats and pressing needs, should DOD push for fundamental changes in its budget structure?
By Jamie Morin & Sam Wilson
Published Date
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/why-transforming-budget-structure-would-benefit-defense-space
Latest Papers, Events & News
What Place for Space: Competing Schools of Operational Thought in Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/what-place-space-competing-schools-operational-thought-space
US Missile Warning Sats Fair Game If No New START?
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2019-07-17-us-missile-warning-sats-fair-game-if-no-new-start
A Framework for Resilience
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/framework-resilience
Options for Retired ICBM Booster Systems
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/options-retired-icbm-booster-systems
Clearing the Intellectual Underbrush: Preparing for Conflict that Extends Into Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/clearing-intellectual-underbrush-preparing-conflict-extends-space
Space Agenda 2021
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/space-agenda-2021
National Security Podcasts
Featured Experts
Sam Wilson
Role
Systems Director, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/sam-wilson
Michael Gleason
Role
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Space Policy and Strategy
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/michael-gleason
Lina Cashin
Role
Senior Project Engineer, Defense Strategic Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/lina-cashin
Lori Gordon
Role
Systems Director, Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/lori-gordon
Marlon Sorge
Role
Technical Fellow, Space Innovation Directorate
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/marlon-sorge
Carrie O’Quinn
Role
Senior Project Engineer, Research and Development Department
https://csps.aerospace.org/experts/carrie-oquinn