Wednesday, July 16

Securing the new high ground: tackling export loopholes in space tech


Outer space, the new high ground, is no longer the solitary domain of state powers. The growing participation of the private sector alongside government initiatives signals a dramatic transformation in the space ecosystem. This democratization brings tremendous opportunity but, with it, alarming vulnerabilities. The growing proliferation of sensitive technologies across borders, often without proper oversight, constitutes a significant and growing risk to international stability, fueling conflict, cyberattacks and an alarming potential lack of accountability.

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Omkar Nikam is the founder of Access Hub a global Space and Defense consulting firm based in Strasbourg, France. His area of expertise includes supply chain consulting, strategic advisory, sales and B2B communications. In his decade-long career, Omkar… More by Omkar Nikam

Tanushri Joshi is a space and technology lawyer and a business development and strategy consultant. She has previously worked with companies developing launch vehicles and satellites in India and has immensely contributed to enabling India’s first private… More by Tanushri Joshi

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