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Asia's space economy pivots to strategic, economic security focus

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Asia's space economy is shifting from a focus on scientific exploration to a strategic domain crucial for economic security and geopolitical influence. The burgeoning "NewSpace" sector, encompassing commercial satellites, communication networks, and private launch services, highlights this transformation. As major powers engage in intensified rivalry, control over orbital infrastructure is becoming a key determinant of technological advantage and national security. AI

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Asia's space economy pivots to strategic, economic security focus

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Yogi Putranto ·

    Asia’s ‘NewSpace’ economy is about more than just exploration

    For decades, Asia’s ambitions in outer space were closely associated with scientific discovery, technological prestige and national symbolism. Space programmes were designed to demonstrate engineering capability, economic modernisation and geopolitical influence. Today, outer spa…

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