Heritage Foundation Leadership for America

October 30, 2009
U.S.-China Space Cooperation: More Costs Than Benefits
By Dean Cheng
(WebMemo #2670)
The potential costs of extensive cooperation between the U.S. and Chinese space programs far outweigh the likely benefits.

January 19, 2007
How Congress Should Interpret the New Space Policy Directive to Provide for National Security
By Baker Spring
(Backgrounder #1998)
President Bush’s new space policy directive establishes a solid foundation for a unified national position for protecting vital U.S. interests, but establishing a truly unified ...

June 22, 2001
America Needs a New Space Launch Vehicle
By Jack Spencer
(Executive Memorandum #755)
The United States must be prepared to support its space-based infrastructure should it come under attack. Many adversaries would be deterred from taking hostile action ...