Outer Space was primarily a realm of scientific discovery. But now it has become a critical sphere of military competition. This dual character creates one of the most difficult ethical questions of modern security: how can states protect their interests in space without turning space into another battlefield? The growing dependence on satellites means that any conflict in space would not remain limited to military forces. Illustration by The Geostrata If the space infrastruc

The fascination with space exploration has encouraged humanity to explore new realms, leading to conflicts and prodding nations to...