The proliferation of counterspace weapons across the globe often
calls into question what can be done to best protect satellites
from attack. This analysis from the CSIS Aerospace Security Project
addresses different methods and technologies that can be used by
the United States government, and others, to deter adversaries from
attack. A wide range of active and passive defenses are available
to protect space systems and the ground infrastructure they depend
upon from different types of threats. This report captures a range
of active and passive defenses that are theoretically possible and
discusses the advantages and limitations of each. A group of
technical space and national security experts supported the
analysis by working through several plausible scenarios that
explore a range of defenses that may be needed, concepts for
employing different types of defenses, and how defensive actions in
space may be perceived by others. These scenarios and the findings
that resulted from subsequent conversations with experts are
reported in the penultimate chapter of the report. Finally, the
CSIS Aerospace Security Project team offers conclusions drawn from
the analysis, actionable recommendations for policymakers, and
additional research topics to be explored in future work.
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