New economies rely increasingly on space-dependent services and cybersecurity and space activities represent a new challenge for Governments, industries and critical infrastructures. Our reliance on space, and especially satellites, for communications, security, intelligence, and commerce has exponentially grown with digital transformation. Unfortunately, so have the risks, as a result, the need to prioritize cybersecurity around space assets is urgent.

There is growing recognition of the potential space presents for addressing economic, societal and planetary challenges. This recognition is creating excitement about the potential growth of the new space economy. To compete in this new market, governments from all over the world are investing heavily in domestic space industries and space programs. The potential value is too great not to invest.