Space has always been a place where power and rivalries reigned, revealing the many ways of exerting sovereignty.

The transformation of space and its ecosystem since the brink of the 2000s has been accompanied by a surge of the intrinsic stakes at play and goes hand in hand with contemporary societies’ increased dependence on space systems. Space security is becoming a priority and a major geopolitical issue. It necessitates consideration of the positions of the different players and uses, both nationally and internationally.