From exploration weaponisation: The recent developments of the new space race  Space in today’s world plays a more crucial role than ever before. Communications and GPS rely on satellites that serve both military and civilian purposes. However, the application has primarily been used in the global west for scientific endeavors like space exploration. This is […]

Written by Lenaïg Deslandes Space exploration was once exclusively reserved for superpowers. As commercial space activities are gaining popularity worldwide, Southeast Asian states harness the momentum and invest in their space capabilities. Emerging space policy among the region’s states has led to an increased satellite deployment to address national needs. They additionally embrace international collaboration […]

Low Likelihood, High Impact: Rethinking Nuclear Risks in Space Upon first glance, the idea of nuclear weapons in space sounds completely outside our realm of possibility to be of any real concern. In February 2024, however, Republican U.S. Congressman Mike Turner warned Congress against just that: according to the Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, […]