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Policy & Politics

Space security moves to forefront as threats to satellites spread

by Sandra Erwin April 8, 2026

Secure World Foundation report highlights growing reliance on orbiting systems and spread of interference technologies

Nighttime launch of the Long March 3B rocket carrying the Shijian-25 satellite, illuminating the surroundings at Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

China expands counterspace capabilities, new report finds

by Andrew Jones April 3, 2025April 6, 2025

Russia, China target SpaceX’s Starlink in escalating space electronic warfare

by Sandra Erwin April 3, 2025

Nighttime launch of the Long March 3B rocket carrying the Shijian-25 satellite, illuminating the surroundings at Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

China’s expanding footprint in geostationary orbit raises security concerns

by Andrew Jones March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

CSIS releases annual assessment of global trends in the weaponization of space

by Sandra Erwin April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Russia, China catching up to U.S. in space weaponry, new report finds

by Sandra Erwin April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

China’s military is taking a strategic approach to on-orbit refueling

by Andrew Jones March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

New reports explain why security in space is fragile

by Sandra Erwin April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

The growing Chinese space threat

by Erik Seedhouse February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

China sets a new national orbital launch record with launch of a Kuaizhou-1A rocket carrying the Jilin-1 Gaofen-02F satellite, Oct. 27, 2021.

Defense Intelligence Agency calls attention to China’s and Russia’s growing presence in space

by Sandra Erwin April 12, 2022January 23, 2023