The Growing Significance of Outer Space

This presentation explores the growing strategic importance of outer space and its implications for global security and stability. It highlights how increasing reliance on space systems for national security, economic activity, and societal infrastructure is reshaping the role of space in international relations. The presentation reviews the development of counterspace capabilities across multiple domains and discusses how activities such as rendezvous and proximity operations and large satellite constellations could affect strategic stability. It also emphasizes the role of space situational awareness and transparency measures in helping manage risks and build confidence among space actors.