Space Systems vs Counterspace Threats – A Quick Overview

What are the counterspace threats and how do space systems minimize their vulnerability?

Report: Commercial Space Capabilities and Market Overview (RAND, 2022)

As the commercial space industry continues to grow in capability, capacity, and diversity, opportunities for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and the U.S. Department of Defense to leverage commercial space capabilities are expanding. In this review of commercial space capabilities that could support the USSF’s future space architecture and innovation ecosystem, the authors characterize capabilities and trends in the commercial market through mid-2020.

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Its Relationship to the Space Economy

The space industry has seen a tremendous surge in innovation and commercialization in recent years, with an increasing number of private companies entering the sector. The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has emerged as a key player in fostering the relationship between the defense sector and the rapidly growing space economy. This article explores the role of DIU in driving innovation and collaboration between the defense industry and the space economy.

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How U.S. Government Organizations Impact the Space Economy

The United States has an extensive network of government organizations that play critical roles in the space economy. This article provides a roadmap to those organizations.

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The Evolving Landscape of Defense: Responsive Space and its Significance

Responsive Space as a concept is fundamentally driven by defense organizations. Defense organizations are increasingly dependent upon space-based systems for operations. These organizations need the ability to: be able to augment capacity on demand based on tactical requirements; and rapidly replace disabled space-based systems to restore capability. The capability which addresses that need is generally referred to as Responsive Space.