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Global Powers Navigate Growing Security Risks and Strategic Rivalries in the Expanding Space Economy
The rapid expansion of the space economy, valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, has transformed outer space into a critical cybersecurity frontier and a primary theater for geopolitical rivalry. As the United States, Russia, and China intensify their strategic competition, the security of satellite systems—which power essential services like navigation, communication, and national defense—becomes increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, kinetic weapons, and electronic warfare. Recent incidents, such as the disruption of Ukrainian satellite communications during the Russia-Ukraine war, highlight the risks of satellite dependency. Experts warn that the