Outer space, the new high ground, is no longer the solitary domain of state powers. The growing participation of the private sector alongside government initiatives signals a dramatic transformation in the space ecosystem. This democratization brings tremendous opportunity but, with it, alarming vulnerabilities. The growing proliferation of sensitive technologies across borders, often without proper oversight, constitutes a significant and growing risk to international stability, fueling conflict, cyberattacks and an alarming potential lack of accountability.

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Omkar Nikam is the founder of Access Hub a global Space and Defense consulting firm based in Strasbourg, France. His area of expertise includes supply chain consulting, strategic advisory, sales and B2B communications. In his decade-long career, Omkar...

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