Space Security Program
The Space Security Program's goals are to: increase public awareness about the dangerous consequences of flight testing and deploying space weapons; provide policy makers, legislators, negotiators, and NGOs with information to construct wise space security choices; offer a pragmatic alternative to space weapons. READ MORE »
Current Research
Code of Conduct » Currently, the United States and other nations endorse and practice codes of appropriate conduct at sea, on the ground, and in the air. The Bush administration has also endorsed and is actively seeking international support for a code of conduct to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction. A code of conduct for responsible space-faring nations is necessary at a time when military, commercial, and exploratory activities in space are growing significantly. READ MORE »
Space Assurance »
To ensure the continued preservation and growth of space capabilities, nations must adopt a comprehensive strategy to ensure the safety and security of life-saving satellites. Our research focuses of the development of this strategy known as space assurance.
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Space Diplomacy »
Diplomacy can establish norms that are in the net national security interests of the United States because they clarify responsible behavior and facilitate responses to irresponsible behavior.
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