Science'Space being weaponised': Purely civilian systems can be 'repurposed' for military capabilities

RAND Europe researcher Mélusine Lebret says the growing militarisation of space cannot be understood simply by classifying satellites as civilian, military or weaponised. States may prepare to compete or fight in space while remaining dependent on one another to keep it usable, making cooperation essential.

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