Synopsis
This document discusses the increasing commercialization and militarization of outer space, intensifying geopolitical competition and reshaping international relations. Public and private actors are increasingly looking to emerging technologies, such as AI, autonomous systems, and quantum technologies, to gain a technological edge in outer space.
This document recommends that ongoing EU space initiatives engage in dialogue on the implications of experimenting with emerging technologies in outer space. The EU should enhance its active engagement in established multilateral forums, such as the UNIDIR Outer Space Security Conference, the UNOOSA World Space Week, and the OEWG on reducing space threats through norms, rules, and principles of responsible behaviors. Advancements in these discussions should include enhanced transparency around space endeavors, common understandings of key concepts, and wider discussions on fair regulation to support trust-building among key stakeholders.
