Space security
International talks on space norms to continue but U.S. will not engage directly with Russia
Bilateral U.S.-Russia space talks that had begun before the invasion of Ukraine are off the table for now, a U.S. State Department official said March 17.
White House official: Norms needed for ‘satellite to satellite interaction’
Audrey Schaffer, director of space policy at the National Security Council, said an emerging concern is whether there should be a set of rules for satellites that dock with other satellites.
One way to help prevent wars in space? Military hotlines with Russia and China
With space now considered a domain of war, hotlines between U.S. and foreign rivals might be worth contemplating, said Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, deputy chief of operations of the U.S. Space Force
DoD calls for broader dialogue on space rules of behavior
Guidelines issued by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for responsible space operations should be part of a wider conversation about how to maintain safety and security in space, a senior Pentagon official said July 26.
Atlantic Council calls for U.S. and allies to lead global efforts on space security
The Atlantic Council released a new report that calls on the United States and allies to advocate for new global rules for safe operations in outer space.
SecDef briefed on military space programs, threats to satellites
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last week received his first high-level briefing on space issues since taking office.
Satellite operators want a seat at the table in space security discussions
Companies that operate commercial satellites should participate in the growing conversation about rules of behavior in space, a Eutelsat executive said March 16.
Op-ed | Securing cislunar space: A vision for U.S. leadership
Protecting U.S. and allied activities in cislunar space presents significant technological challenges that must be surmounted to ensure U.S. preeminence in the cislunar regime.
Raymond calls out Russia for ‘threatening behavior’ in outer space
Gen. John Raymond said recent orbital maneuvers by a Russian “inspector” satellite are concerning and threaten stability in space.
Study raises prospect of space conflict if U.S. and Russia abandon nuclear arms control treaty
A study by the Aerospace Corporation says ending the New START Treaty could destabilize outer space.
Former U.S. Air Force adviser Stopher joins international space security think tank
Stopher will be a senior fellow at the Prague Security Studies Institute's space security program
Op-ed | Priority-one for space policy should be to protect U.S. satellites
Should dominance be our immediate space security priority? The short answer is no.
Op-ed | Nuclear vulnerability: In-orbit bodyguards would help protect NC3 satellites from attacks
At this 11th hour, the United States can still close the window of nuclear vulnerability, provided it can choose the right approach and act now.
Shanahan: Military space ‘needs an advocate’
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says the U.S. has to "grow our margin of dominance in space."
Defense Intelligence Agency report aims to educate public on space security
New report from the Defense Intelligence Agency says the Chinese and Russian militaries rely on space systems to command and control forces worldwide.
Op-ed | Expanding space security options through gender perspectives
A Space Force without the complementary effort of diplomacy and confidence building would be a recipe for incalculable escalation of unnecessary tension between states.
