Even during times of conflict on the ground, space has historically been an arena of collaboration among nations, but that might be changing
The dominance of states over companies in space affairs has been starkly exemplified through the Ukraine crisis. As a result of state-imposed sanctions, many commercial space companies have Given the current legal framework, it seems most likely that states — not commercial entities — will continue to dictate the rules in space.
I believe that going forward, state formations — such as space blocs — will serve as the major means through which states further their national interests in space and on the ground. There are many benefits when nations come together and form space blocs. Space is hard, so pooling resources, manpower and know-how makes sense. However, such a system also comes with inherent dangers.
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