The Emergence of Non-State Actors in Space: Challenging the Traditional Notions of Sovereignty

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Analysis reveals non-state actors challenge traditional sovereignty in space, suggesting a need for updated space laws.

Growing involvement of non-state actors in space is redefining sovereignty concepts, highlighting a shift from nation-state dominance.
Private companies, including SpaceX, are actively deploying satellites and planning future space habitats, altering established governance.
Assessments of traditional space laws are warranted as economic potentials in space expand with non-state participation.
The research uses SpaceX's activities as a case study to illustrate the evolving landscape of sovereignty amidst these changes.

Alraeesi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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