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Amid growing geopolitical tensions, Europe is intensifying its focus on space as a critical domain for security, economic stability, and technological independence.
The global space economy exceeded $570 billion in 2023, driven by a surge in commercial satellite services and a growing military focus on space as a critical domain.
Germany's Defense Minister has warned that Russia is using satellites to monitor assets used by the German military, prompting a planned €35 billion investment in space defense.
Germany has committed to a significant 35 billion euro ($41 billion) investment in space-based security over the next five years to boost its defense capabilities.
Germany has announced a plan to invest 35 billion euros ($41 billion) into its space defense capabilities by 2030, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Germany is considering offensive space capabilities after Russian spacecraft tracked German military satellites, marking a major policy shift amid growing threats from Russia and China in orbit.
Germany's defense minister has accused Russia of using reconnaissance satellites to track German military assets, prompting a €35 billion investment in space defense.
NATO has bolstered its defenses in the Baltics after Italian F-35s intercepted three armed Russian MiG-31 jets that violated Estonian airspace near Tallinn.
Global powers are increasing military space spending, with an estimated $73.1 billion allocated in 2024, as space becomes a contested warfighting domain.
NATO is investing $728 million to upgrade its Space Operations Center, focusing on data systems, training, and improved space domain awareness for the alliance.
Estonia reports that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace for 12 minutes, calling it an "unprecedented and brazen intrusion."
Military leaders from NATO nations now publicly declare space a war-fighting domain, a major shift driven by rising threats and increased defense spending.
