Beijing is executing its space vision faster than many expected. Since 2021, China completed a space station, lunar sample return, asteroid probe, & more. @kathleencurlee.bsky.social new CSET blog shows where it has made progress and where it’s still behind. cset.georgetown.edu/article/chin...

What comes next in space after rockets and remote sensing? A new generation of space companies is working on advanced technologies. But what are they up to? A 🧵 on the next frontier of space innovation:

“We are aware of reports that Russia is examining the possibility of placing nuclear weapons in space.” — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, via @politico.com This is not a theoretical risk—it’s a credible warning that demands a strategic response. 🧵

Commercial space has come a long way, thanks in large part to early government investments (DOD and NASA) as well as federal action to promote innovation and competition. All credit to Michael O'Conner and @kathleencurlee.bsky.social for this analysis: cset.georgetown.edu/publication/...

Re-upping CSET's report on the space launch industry in light of the @washingtonpost.com article on government contracts for Tesla and SpaceX. Bottom line: USG funding is critical to the industry, & the market is concentrated (5 of every 6 launches are by SpaceX) cset.georgetown.edu/publication/...

New CSET Report: The State of U.S. Space Launch Innovation Recommendations focus on expanding infrastructure, supporting small launch capabilities, and maintaining multiple viable launch providers to ensure U.S. space leadership. Read the full report: cset.georgetown.edu/publication/...

The U.S. conducts 50% more launches today than it did at the peak of the #space race-- but #SpaceX is responsible for 5 of every 6 launches. What are the implications of this for American #nationalsecurity? Discover here ⬇️🚀 cset.georgetown.edu/publication/... @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social

The next few years will be pivotal for AI and emerging tech. At @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social, my colleagues and I are committed to delivering evidence-based insights to help policymakers and the public tackle the tough questions ahead. Follow our work here: bsky.app/starter-pack...

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