Antisatellite Systems

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Mar 24, 2025

China, Russia, and the United States in Low Earth Orbit: Space Assets, Counterspace Capabilities, and Launch Systems

This tool presents systems in low earth orbit (LEO) that are operated by a government, military, or commercial entity in China, Russia, or the United States; weapons designed to attack LEO systems; and launch vehicles to reach LEO.
Research

Mar 7, 2025

A Missile Jamming and Engagement Model

This report describes a missile jamming engagement model that was developed to help assess the dependence of an air-launched missile on signals from airborne or space-based assets for success in an engagement under a plausible set of conditions.
Research

Aug 31, 2023

A Framework of Deterrence in Space Operations

This report presents a framework on the nature and requirements of deterrence in space operations. Drawing on lessons from nuclear and cyber and selected national approaches to space deterrence, it presents three archetypes for space deterrence.
Article

Jan 5, 2023

The Calls for More Progress on Space Governance Are Growing Louder

Space may seem infinite, but the narrow band that hugs the Earth, where satellites and space stations operate, is not. Existing space treaties won't be enough to keep satellites safe, to prevent crowding and collisions, and to preserve the promise of outer space.
Commentary

Apr 21, 2022

U.S. Decision on ASAT Testing a Positive Step Towards Space Sustainability

The United States recently committed not to conduct destructive, direct-ascent anti-satellite missile testing. This sets an important example others might follow and takes an important first step towards a binding, international ban.
Research

Jan 6, 2022

Strategic and Legal Implications of Emerging Dual-Use ASAT Systems

This article addresses the dual-use conundrum of space technology, examining where the threshold lies for anti-satellite systems.
Research

Jul 30, 2021

Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SPDF0020 Space Defence

This document provides RAND Europe's submission of evidence in relation to the UK House of Commons Defence Select Committee's July 2021 call for evidence on space defence.
Research

Dec 21, 2017

Deterring Space War: An Exploratory Analysis Incorporating Prospect Theory into a Game Theoretic Model of Space Warfare

This dissertation uses a game theoretic model of space war to examine how sentiments in multiple dimensions impact state decisions regarding whether to expand a ground war into the space domain.
Research

Apr 2, 2010

Deterrence and First-Strike Stability in Space: A Preliminary Assessment

The United States needs a coherent space deterrence strategy that operates on both sides of a potential adversary's cost-benefit decision calculus to better protect U.S. national security space infrastructure and strengthen first-strike stability.
Jan 1, 1991

Apogee, Perigee, and Recovery: Chronology of Army Exploitation of Space

Since the mid-1980s, a debate has gone on within the Department of Defense (DOD) on whether it is appropriate for the Army to be increasingly involved in space and, if so, how the Army should exploit space.
Expert Insights

Jan 1, 1990

Trends in Space Control Capabilities and Ballistic Missile Threats: Implications for ASAT Arms Control

Examines U.S. national space policy and military space policy, focusing on the space control debate. It considers the status of space control-related capabilities, such as the antisatellite (ASAT) and national aerospace plane (NASP) programs.
Research

Jan 1, 1988

The Strategic Defense Initiative in Soviet Planning and Policy

This report analyzes the nature and depth of Moscow's concern about the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) and its implications for future Soviet responses. The authors consider the political-military and technical issues raised for the Soviets by SDI.

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China, Russia, and the United States in Low Earth Orbit: Space Assets, Counterspace Capabilities, and Launch Systems

A Missile Jamming and Engagement Model

A Framework of Deterrence in Space Operations

The Calls for More Progress on Space Governance Are Growing Louder

U.S. Decision on ASAT Testing a Positive Step Towards Space Sustainability

Strategic and Legal Implications of Emerging Dual-Use ASAT Systems

Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SPDF0020 Space Defence

Deterring Space War: An Exploratory Analysis Incorporating Prospect Theory into a Game Theoretic Model of Space Warfare

Deterrence and First-Strike Stability in Space: A Preliminary Assessment

Apogee, Perigee, and Recovery: Chronology of Army Exploitation of Space

Trends in Space Control Capabilities and Ballistic Missile Threats: Implications for ASAT Arms Control

The Strategic Defense Initiative in Soviet Planning and Policy

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China, Russia, and the United States in Low Earth Orbit: Space Assets, Counterspace Capabilities, and Launch Systems

A Missile Jamming and Engagement Model

A Framework of Deterrence in Space Operations

The Calls for More Progress on Space Governance Are Growing Louder

U.S. Decision on ASAT Testing a Positive Step Towards Space Sustainability

Strategic and Legal Implications of Emerging Dual-Use ASAT Systems

Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SPDF0020 Space Defence

Deterring Space War: An Exploratory Analysis Incorporating Prospect Theory into a Game Theoretic Model of Space Warfare

Deterrence and First-Strike Stability in Space: A Preliminary Assessment

Apogee, Perigee, and Recovery: Chronology of Army Exploitation of Space

Trends in Space Control Capabilities and Ballistic Missile Threats: Implications for ASAT Arms Control

The Strategic Defense Initiative in Soviet Planning and Policy

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