The Impact and Consequences of the War in Ukraine on Military Space Policies and Operations

Abstract

The war in Ukraine has shed light on the strong added value provided by space solutions for military operations on the ground. In particular, the major involvement of private actors in the delivery of data to Ukraine has demonstrated that private space companies will likely become key actors in future conflicts. This raises important questions for decision-makers, who need to strike a balance between the benefits stemming from such a vibrant private space ecosystem while avoiding total reliance on these actors and designing necessary measures to protect them.