
Space is a domain of international competition and of fast-paced commercial exploitation. Protecting and utilising the space domain has become a vital issue of national security for all space-faring nations. The ability to operate in space is crucial for earth observation, national intelligence collection, military communications, civil telecommunications, precision navigation and digital time-keeping. Space is critical infrastructure.
This masterclass will examine the nature of threats to the peaceful utilisation of space. It will consider Canada’s standing as a space power, the opportunities we might seize on, and the vulnerabilities that the space domain presents.