The Space Arms Race: A New Era of Militarization The US Space Force's admission that it has deployed weapons in space has sent shockwaves around the world, reigniting concerns about the militarization of outer space.
This development is not a sudden anomaly but rather the culmination of decades long efforts by major powers to assert their dominance in the final frontier.
The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 was meant to prevent just such a scenario. However, as technology advanced and nations' interests grew, they began exploring ways to exploit space for military gain.