Abstract
The article intends to introduce the space security policy portfolio and the main issues and trends involved in the quest for effective space security architecture, and the international coordination of its implementation. It outlines the principal threats to secure space operations, including space debris, orbits crowding, radiofrequency interference, near-Earth objects (NEO), and the emergence of a new geostrategic backdrop.
It likewise covers the importance of comprehensive Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capability, including its ligotal role in preserving the sustainable use of outer space. Finally, it addresses space governance issues such as the international Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities introduced by the European Union (EU), the initiative of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) on long-term space sustainability, and various transparency and confidence-building measures (TCBMs).