Space Security

Space security refers to the use of space-based systems for national and international security objectives. During the first space age—from the launch of the first satellite to the fall of the Soviet Union—the majority of all satellites were designated for military purposes. Since then, outer space has remained a critical contributor to international stability despite the rapid growth of an emerging commercial space economy and the rich diversification of global players.

Data-driven space environment models can contribute to the public’s understanding of the threats faced by satellite systems and the norms under which military satellite operators control their assets in an inherently international domain.