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Jul 10, 2026

The Weaponisation of Space and the Prospects for Insecurity Beyond Earth

As space assets increasingly serve dual-use purposes, the growing entanglement of commercial and military satellites and other infrastructures is creating a domain where ambiguity is not only a feature, but a weapon.
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Jul 9, 2026

Lessons for Europe and Italy from Other Space Powers: The Civil-Military Interconnection

The study examines how five space powers structure the civil-military interconnection in space, focusing on governance models, strategic priorities, the role of private actors, and implications for security and technological competitiveness.
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Jun 9, 2026

Navigating Duality in Space: Establishing a Foundational Understanding of Dual-Use Space Activities

This report synthesizes findings from a baseline report, three international stakeholder workshops, and other team engagements to examine the global landscape of dual-use space systems and offers recommendations for future norms.
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May 26, 2026

Challenges When Collaborating with China on Space Research and Technology: Common Practices and Risks

The authors present risks of participating in space sector research with research institutions based in China and share considerations for assessing international research collaboration opportunities.
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Feb 3, 2026

Duality in Space

RAND researchers discuss the challenges of defining and governing dual-use space systems—technologies that can serve both civilian and military purposes—across geographic regions and political contexts.
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Feb 3, 2026

Surveying Duality in Space: Volume II, Europe-Eurasia Workshop Insights on Developing, Deploying, and Governing Dual-Use Space Systems

These proceedings share details on a workshop about dual-use space systems (those capable of performing both civilian and military operations) with space stakeholders from Europe and the Middle East from government, private, and research sectors.
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Feb 3, 2026

Surveying Duality in Space: Volume III, Indo-Pacific Workshop Insights on Developing, Deploying, and Governing Dual-Use Space Systems

These proceedings share details on a workshop examining dual-use space systems (those capable of performing both civilian and military operations) that included space stakeholders from the Indo-Pacific from government, private, and research sectors.
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Feb 3, 2026

Surveying Duality in Space: Volume I, Americas Workshop Insights on Developing, Deploying, and Governing Dual-Use Space Systems

These proceedings provide details on a workshop examining dual-use space systems (those capable of performing both civilian and military operations) that included space stakeholders from the Americas from government, private, and research sectors.
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Dec 30, 2025

Order in Orbit: Operationalizing an International Space Traffic Management Organization

The need for effective international space traffic management has never been more pressing. In this report, the authors provide a roadmap for moving from the existing decentralized context to a common international space traffic management system.
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Nov 13, 2025

Germany's €35 Billion Bet on Military Space Capability

Modern life and national security depend on space, yet satellites remain dangerously exposed to attack. Germany plans to invest €35 billion by 2030 to strengthen its military space capabilities, reduce reliance on others, and safeguard Europe’s role in an increasingly contested domain.
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May 21, 2025

Lessons from the War in Ukraine for Space: Challenges and Opportunities for Future Conflicts

The role of space-based services in the war in Ukraine offers important lessons for preparing for events in the space domain. RAND researchers recount the war’s space activities, examine three mission areas, and extract relevant lessons.
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May 20, 2025

Preparing the U.S. Coast Guard for an Uncertain Future in Space

The report reviews the Coast Guard’s evolving space role from a foresight workshop. Experts assessed impacts of technology, geopolitics, and governance. Strategies for future space engagement aid leaders in policy and investment decisions.

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