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
Fresh Approaches to Fostering the Ideal Guardian
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode079-fresh-approaches-fostering-ideal-guardian
Military survey results show need for advancing speed and resiliency for U.S. Space
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-12-06-military-survey-results-show-need-advancing-speed-and-resiliency-us-space
Allies and Partners By Design with General Kevin Whale
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode078-allies-and-partners-design-general-kevin-whale
Space Force leader suggests education secretary should be on the National Space Council
https://csps.aerospace.org/news/2021-11-11-space-force-leader-suggests-education-secretary-should-be-national-space-council
Enlisting a Space Force with Chief Towberman
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode076-enlisting-space-force-chief-towberman
Highlights from 2021 Value of Space Summit
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode074-highlights-2021-value-space-summit
Designing for Principles: Implementation Steps for the United States Space Force
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/designing-principles-implementation-steps-united-states-space-force
Partnering Not Bossing: Better Leveraging International Capabilities for Space Domain Awareness
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/partnering-not-bossing-better-leveraging-international-capabilities-space-domain-awareness
Issue Brief: The FY22 Defense Space Budget Request Analysis
https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/issue-brief-fy22-defense-space-budget-request-analysis
Evolving the AF Academy for Space Force Needs
https://csps.aerospace.org/events/show/episode069-evolving-af-academy-space-force-needs
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