The Aerospace Security Project at CSIS (@CSIS) explores the technological, budgetary, and policy issues related to the air and space domains.
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Russia’s Cosmos 2612 could soon approach an ICEYE satellite supporting Ukraine. How should the United States and Europe respond to a hostile act in space?
New @CSIS analysis examines the risks—and the need for a clear, coordinated response. csis.org/analysis/could-russ…
Russia has stalked U.S. satellites before. This case could test Western resolve.
What happens if Russia threatens a U.S.-registered commercial satellite supporting Ukraine?
Watch why it matters: youtube.com/watch?v=8M2yIV1J…
Before Cosmos 2612, there was Cosmos 2558.
The Russian satellite has shadowed U.S. satellites—a reminder that today’s concerns are part of a longer pattern.
Revisit the case here: youtube.com/watch?v=ZK07C46R…
TODAY | Is Russia threatening a U.S. commercial satellite?
Join @CSIS for a virtual discussion of Cosmos 2612’s unusual maneuvers, potential risks to an ICEYE satellite supporting Ukraine, and how the U.S. and Europe should respond.
Tune in here:
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A Russian satellite has been making hostile moves toward a U.S.-registered commercial satellite providing radar data in support of Ukraine, raising urgent questions about Russia’s intentions and the rules governing behavior in space. @CSISAerospace's @crswope breaks down what Russia’s satellite could do next and why the incident highlights the need for clearer norms and deterrence in space.
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As of October 15, 2026, a Russian satellite called Cosmos 2612 is moving into position for close-proximity operations with a U.S.-registered commercial satellite supporting Ukraine. “No one should assume to know what Russia will do next, but the potential for a threat is there,” write @crswope and Chantal Li.
Read: csis.org/analysis/could-russ…
Securing a lasting U.S. advantage in space requires decisions about military capabilities and the commercial activity that supports them.
What should space superiority mean, what will it take to achieve it, and how can it best be maintained?
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"Government agencies would be allowed to raise concerns about proposed space activities—but the specific desired outcomes or evaluation criteria for reviewing applications is not clear," writes @crswope.
Will the new OSC Space Commerce Certification process inject risk into the U.S. space economy? csis.org/analysis/does-space…
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Since Beijing opened portions of its space industry to private investment in 2014, China’s commercial space ecosystem has expanded from fewer than a dozen firms to some 600 today.
New @CSISAerospace analysis explores China’s expanding commercial space ecosystem: bit.ly/4xdkkBa
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Since Beijing opened portions of its space industry to private investment in 2014, China’s commercial space ecosystem has expanded from fewer than a dozen firms to some 600 today.
🧵New @CSISAerospace analysis explores China’s expanding commercial space ecosystem: bit.ly/4xdkkBa
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TODAY | The 2026 NATO Summit sought unprecedented increases in European defense spending and bolstered transatlantic defense industrial cooperation.
What do the NATO Summit outcomes mean for European deterrence and defense? Join @CSISDefense's HTK Series for a discussion: csis.org/events/nato-summit-…
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For the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. built its first nationwide drone defense in months. Soon after the final, it will have to decide whether to keep this as a lasting playbook, or treat it as a six-week rental to pack away once the stadiums empty.
Read more from @CSISAerospace: csis.org/analysis/playbook-o…
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Should the U.S. field hypersonic missiles armed with nuclear weapons?
Join us live on Thursday, June 18 at 3:30 PM for the latest HTK episode as @heatherwilly, @tomkarako, and Kari Bingen discuss the future of nuclear hypersonics and the implications for U.S. policy.
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June 30 | Join @CSIS for the annual Global Security Forum for conversations such as “What Must America Defend?: The Future of American Statecraft” featuring @SpeakerRyan, Vincent Viola, and @JenGriffinFNC.
More here: csis.org/events/2026-global-…
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Tuesday, June 30 I Join @CSISDefense for the annual Global Security Forum, centered around America at 250 - a defining moment for American statecraft and military power.
Learn more here: csis.org/programs/global-sec…
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NASA is shifting its plans to maintain a human presence in low Earth orbit, making changes to how it will replace the International Space Station, writes @CSISAerospace expert @crswope. These changes will add costs and delays.
Learn more: csis.org/analysis/nasa-chang…
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TOMORROW | What would "war-winning" look like in space? How should the United States prepare for a future with space weapons? For the answer to these questions and more, join @CSISDefense for the newest episode of the HTK Series.
Register: csis.org/events/warfighting-…
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STARTING NOW | @CSISAerospace and Secure World Foundation discuss the evolving space threat environment and the latest trends in global counterspace capabilities.
Watch: csis.org/events/what-are-big…
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TOMORROW: Join @CSISAerospace and @SWFoundation for a discussion on the evolving space threat environment and the latest trends in global counterspace capabilities.
Register to watch: csis.org/events/what-are-big…