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Kathleen Curlee

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Research Analyst @ CSET Georgetown UPenn Alum

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CSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
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...
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Kathleen Curlee @kathleencurlee.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
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:
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Kathleen Curlee @kathleencurlee.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
“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. 🧵
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Emmy Probasco @emmyprobasco.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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/...
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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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Emmy Probasco @emmyprobasco.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
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/...
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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...
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Dewey Murdick @deweyam.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
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/...
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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...
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Kathleen Curlee @kathleencurlee.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
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
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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...
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Kathleen Curlee @kathleencurlee.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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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CSET @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
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/
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Support CSET | Center for Security and Emerging Technology
Support CSET < Donate Funding Policy Donors > Funding Policy CSET is grateful for the support of those who have made financial gifts to sustain our research. Our donors include foundations, individual...
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