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Thanks, Namrata Goswami for the analysis of China's achievements and their implications for the U.S. and its allies. The space race feels like hard science fiction - real and thrilling! As seen in the article, China has indeed accelerated its space efforts. In my opinion, believe other Nations have great capabilities to scale. However, they face common setbacks like funding constraints, shifting political priorities, and the challenges of integrating public and private efforts contribute to delays. Interesting times!

The growing influence of China in the Latin American space sector presents a significant challenge to U.S. dominance in this strategic area. Since the 1980s, China's partnerships with countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, and Venezuela have not only facilitated access to advanced satellite technology but have also fostered a shift in geopolitical alliances. This shift is particularly concerning for the U.S., which has been slow to develop a coherent strategy for engagement in Latin America. As Latin American nations increasingly look to China for technological collaboration, they may also be swayed by alternative governance proposals that challenge U.S. interests. The U.S. must recognize the urgency of this situation and respond with more compelling collaboration opportunities that align with the needs and aspirations of these countries. Failure to do so could lead to a further erosion of U.S. influence in the region and a potential realignment of global space governance. #china #us #latinamerica #space #geopolitics

Some thoughts on the Lowy Institute with Dr. Cassandra Steer Steer, focusing on mainstreaming civil space partnerships in the Australia-Japan relationship. We looking at space diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region, spanning areas such as regional development, disaster response, and technology collaboration.

Read the column about EU´s space policy now as the Union is in a transition phase and the discussions to ensure the EU's space capabilities will continue.

EU-ASEAN space cooperation 🛰️🌏 "ASEAN member states have space aspirations, but their progress is complicated by a lack of regional cooperation and being caught in an emerging “astropolitics” between the US and China," writes Tarapoom Panpin. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 🚀 The new space age is attracting diverse actors, yet the high space exploration cost prevents developing nations from fully participating. 🚀 The US and China are taking advantage of developing nations’ space aspirations to support their respective goals through their multilateral treaties. 🚀 Despite their goal of space aspiration, ASEAN member states have failed to initiate regional space cooperation, thus providing an opportunity for enhancing EU-ASEAN cooperation. 🔗  Read more insights from our guest author here: https://lnkd.in/efx6rwFB

Something to ponder: With the new space race, will marginalized communities and poorer nations become even more so? International cooperation and collaboration, as well as programs designed by international leaders, could level the playing field for marginalized communities. Check out this article for more information: https://lnkd.in/g_5V4Ky8. #spacerace #spaceeconomy #internationalcooperation

The U.S.-New Zealand Space Dialogue marks a significant step in strengthening space cooperation between the two nations. This collaboration focuses on commercial space growth, policy, scientific education, and sustainable practices in space. The dialogue not only reinforces bilateral ties but also sets the groundwork for future scientific and commercial partnerships.   A New Frontier in U.S. #commercialspacecooperation #commercialspaceregulation #internationalspacetreaties #MethaneSATmission #NASANewZealandpartnership #orbitallaunchcadence #spaceindustrycollaboration #spacepolicyinteroperability #spacesituationalawareness #UnitedNationsspacecooperation

#2024 Korea-US Space Forum The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Houston hosted the 2024 Korea-US Space Forum. The space forum is the only one hosted by a Korean diplomatic mission in the US, and it is a small stepping stone to open the future of the Korea-US space alliance. I hosted the space forum for the first time in 2023, and this is the second time. At this forum, there were active presentations and panel discussions on the possibilities and future prospects for collaboration between the governments and private companies of the two countries, and private companies in space exploration and development projects, and various questions were asked on the floor. The Korea-US space alliance is an important technology alliance of the Korea-US alliance and a new opportunity to open the future of the space economy.

Is the United States optimized in its grand strategic thinking to utilize strategic technologies like space, with its current institutional structures? There appears to be a disconnect between policy, budget, NASA priorities, Space Force priorities, and the role of the U.S. commercial sector, in all of this! We already know this! The challenge is to move forward from this discourse to a solution. We will not get perfect policy integration; but what is the most advantageous integration, to the extent it is possible, is something, we should think through. A Hedgehog perspective, if I may. https://lnkd.in/eSuCTFXw

Well said: ”The importance of space technologies and services is widely understood from the perspective of society's functions and preparedness. Space services and data can be used to monitor the impacts of climate change, provide navigation services and solutions for improving telecommunications connections. In a geopolitically tightened situation, the importance of space for security and defence has also risen to the EU agenda in a new way.” SpaceFinland .