Geopolitics in Orbit: Power, Policy, and the New Space Race

The space economy is no longer just a commercial venture—it is a strategic domain where national interests, security priorities, and global influence are being redefined. As major powers race to secure orbital infrastructure, lunar territory, and satellite networks, space has become central to modern defense systems, global communications, and economic resilience. Control of space assets increasingly shapes geopolitical leverage, regulatory frameworks, and alliances on Earth, making space a critical theater in 21st-century power dynamics.