# Space Governance amid emerging technological challenges
**Date de l'événement :** 12/12/2025
* Publié le 12/12/2025

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In this brief, these three officiers and researchers trace the evolution of space governance from its Cold War foundations to today’s increasingly complex and hybrid ecosystem—one where incumbent powers and international organizations are now interacting with regional space agencies, private corporations, and emerging spacefaring nations. They highlight how the rapid expansion of mega‑constellations, renewed geopolitical competition, and the entry of new stakeholders challenge long‑standing balance of power and governance norms applied to extra-atmospheric activities.

They also show how **the mismatch between accelerating technologies and slow‑moving international law** creates growing pressure on existing governance mechanisms. From AI‑enabled space activities and nuclear propulsion to quantum communications and new laser equipment, disruptive technologies, combined with geopolitical and economic shifts, are transforming the strategic environment faster than regulatory frameworks are currently adapting.

The authors underline the necessity to update and consolidate governance models to better account for these trends and include new actors. For public actors, and especially European countries, they highlight the urgency of documenting dependencies and strengthening autonomy in critical services, while aligning strategies and industries to better navigate an increasingly competitive governance landscape.

The policy brief concludes with **six strategic recommendations** to reinforce the resilience and relevance of space governance in this shifting context:

*   Adopt clear dependency indicators for space services
*   Launch an international debate to overhaul space governance rules
*   Strengthen Europe’s common strategic vision and industrial framework
*   Ensure European programs remain competitive and offer alternatives within the global oligopoly
*   Base national governance models on three “concentric circles” of autonomy/dependence
*   Develop a doctrine adapted to New Space, fostering mutual understanding between private service providers and public users

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## Auteur(s)
Jérôme Clech, Anne Maurin, Pierre Vallée

### Date
12/12/2025

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