CSIS Aerospace Security

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. https://t.co/FSCWT2H8TV

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With Congress punting on taking action on full-year appropriations in response to the Trump administration’s $1.5 trillion budget request, the outcome of the midterm elections will have a significant impact on both the level of defense funding legislators ultimately provide and the time frame for doing so, writes @SeamusDaniels.

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"The Starshield service changes in Ukraine come at a time when leaders & citizens of many longtime U.S. allies & partners have questioned the value of their relationship with the U.S. While such concerns are not new, worries about the dependability of the U.S. as a partner are on the rise," write @CSISAerospace & @CSIS_Tech experts.

More: https://t.co/b9S5BQNDp7

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A 100 mph speed limit on Starshield terminals hindered Ukraine’s efforts to intercept Russia’s jet-powered drones. The risk of losing access during an attack gives allies another reason to build their own networks instead of buying service from U.S. companies.

More from @CSISAerospace: https://t.co/b9S5BQNDp7

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In September 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded $743 million in prototype agreements for the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N).

Join @csisponi, @Missile_Defense, and @CSISAerospace for a conversation on the SLCM-N's characteristics and how they might contribute to U.S. deterrence posture.

Register: https://t.co/FV7ylk1mgZ

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Reports of Starlink restrictions affecting fast-moving systems have raised concerns about Ukraine’s ability to conduct long-range drone strikes and defend against Russian drone attacks. @CSISAerospace's Kari Bingen outlines what we know about the restrictions, potential impact on the battlefield, and what they could mean for the future of satellite communications.

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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: https://t.co/NFMnb2xPQe

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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: https://t.co/H8Q5KJNSwC

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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: https://t.co/FJfXvGafHl

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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? https://t.co/8wxT6E9hVG

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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: https://t.co/WbHSe1tQio

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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: https://t.co/WbHSe1tQio

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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: https://t.co/7sPyMfEpEX

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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: https://t.co/EzXeqyCC7M

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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.