Kathleen Curlee
@kathleencurlee.bsky.social
Research Analyst @ CSET Georgetown
UPenn Alum
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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:
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:
June 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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:
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. 🧵
— NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, via @politico.com
This is not a theoretical risk—it’s a credible warning that demands a strategic response. 🧵
April 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“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. 🧵
— NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, via @politico.com
This is not a theoretical risk—it’s a credible warning that demands a strategic response. 🧵
Reposted by Kathleen Curlee
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/...
Eyes Wide Open: Harnessing the Remote Sensing and Data Analysis Industries to Enhance National Security | Center for Security and Emerging Technology
The U.S. government has an opportunity to seize strategic advantages by working with the remote sensing and data analysis industries. Both grew rapidly over the last decade alongside technology improv...
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March 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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/...
Reposted by Kathleen Curlee
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/...
Shaping the U.S. Space Launch Market | Center for Security and Emerging Technology
The United States leads the world in space launch by nearly every measure: number of launches, total mass to orbit, satellite count, and more. SpaceX’s emergence has provided regular, reliable, and re...
cset.georgetown.edu
February 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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/...
Reposted by Kathleen Curlee
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/...
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/...
Shaping the U.S. Space Launch Market | Center for Security and Emerging Technology
The United States leads the world in space launch by nearly every measure: number of launches, total mass to orbit, satellite count, and more. SpaceX’s emergence has provided regular, reliable, and re...
cset.georgetown.edu
February 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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/...
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
Shaping the U.S. Space Launch Market | Center for Security and Emerging Technology
The United States leads the world in space launch by nearly every measure: number of launches, total mass to orbit, satellite count, and more. SpaceX’s emergence has provided regular, reliable, and re...
cset.georgetown.edu
February 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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...
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...
January 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Kathleen Curlee
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Support CSET today: cset.georgetown.edu/donate/
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December 3, 2024 at 5:29 PM
CSET shaped critical tech policy conversations in 2024 with 93 publications, 200+ briefings, and 20 events.
With your support this #GivingTuesday, we can expand our reach in 2025, ensuring leaders have the data-driven insights they need.
Support CSET today: cset.georgetown.edu/donate/
With your support this #GivingTuesday, we can expand our reach in 2025, ensuring leaders have the data-driven insights they need.
Support CSET today: cset.georgetown.edu/donate/