Strategische Rivalität im Weltraum (DFS 2024)

Space is critical infrastructure. The space-based infrastructure around our planet performs
tasks that are essential for the functioning of modern societies. This applies not only
for the flawless functioning of energy supply, ATMs, navigation or stock exchange trading.
stock exchange trading. Without the data obtained via satellites, the global course and regional consequences of
consequences of climate change or the achievement of many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Development Goals (SDGs) can hardly be achieved. Ensuring the reliable and sustainable functioning of this
space-based infrastructure is therefore vital for the survival of human civilization in many respects and
civilization and must also be in the particular interest of the Federal Republic of Germany and the European Union.
and the European Union.