Space Defence Investment Manifesto

Space is not just a resource—it is the frontier of global defence. As nations and societies increasingly rely on space for communications, navigation, surveillance, and national security, we recognise space as the next battlefield, the heart of technological advancement, and the backbone of global stability.

We Affirm

1. The Strategic Imperative of Space Defence
   Space is no longer a passive enabler of economic or technological activity. It is the core of modern defence. From satellite communications to missile defence, space-based technologies are critical to national security.
   As investors, we acknowledge that space is central to the defence infrastructures of governments, multinational organisations, and sovereign nations. The militarisation of space is a reality—and it is our responsibility to ensure its security, resilience, and accessibility for future generations.
2. The Urgency of Action
   The global space environment is becoming increasingly contested. The weaponisation of space, rising geopolitical tensions, and space debris pose a direct threat to the security of all space assets.
   As investors in the defence sector, we recognise the urgent need to fund and support technologies that protect against threats like anti-satellite weapons (ASATs), cyberattacks, and orbital collisions. The long-term stability of space-based infrastructure depends on immediate and decisive investment in defence-focused space technologies.
3. The Power of Public-Private Partnership
   Governments alone cannot secure the future of space. The space industry must unite through public-private partnerships (PPPs) to foster innovation, resilience, and sovereign autonomy.
   We commit to aligning our investments with government priorities, including EU and NATO defence frameworks, while empowering space startups and dual-use technologies that provide both commercial and defence capabilities.
   We recognise that collaboration between the private sector and defence agencies is essential to meet the ever-growing demands of space security and to keep pace with emerging threats.
4. The Role of Investment in Resilience and Sovereignty
   Our investment strategy must focus on space resilience, including resilient satellite infrastructure, space domain awareness (SDA), debris mitigation, and space cyber defences. We will support the development of autonomous space capabilities to ensure that no nation is vulnerable to malicious interference.
   By funding technologies that enhance strategic autonomy, we help guarantee sovereign defence in space and support national and European objectives for security and self-sufficiency.
5. The Commitment to Ethical Investment and Governance
   As investors, we uphold the principles of responsible governance in space, ensuring that investments adhere to ethical standards and align with international law. We call on all space operators to adopt guidelines that protect the peaceful use of space, following frameworks such as the United Nations Outer Space Treaty, the European Space Strategy for Security and Defence, and the EU’s Space Programme.
   We will ensure our investments contribute to equitable access to space, secure and sustainable operations, and the prevention of harmful space activities.
6. The Imperative of Geostrategic Stability
   Space is not just a commercial frontier—it is a geostrategic asset. The future of international stability and peace hinges on the ability to secure space. We, as investors, understand that space security is a core pillar of national security, and we are committed to driving investments that contribute to global peace and geostrategic stability.

Our Vision for the Future of Space Defence

We envision a future where space is:

• A secure and resilient domain free from aggression and disruption.
• A cooperative arena for nations and companies, underpinned by shared principles of security, sovereignty, and peace.
• A space of innovation, where technologies like AI, quantum encryption, space-based defence systems, and space situational awareness create new possibilities for defence and security.

Our Call to Action

We, the investors, commit to:

• Funding resilient, secure, and innovative space technologies that protect space-based infrastructure and national security.
• Aligning with global defence strategies, including the EU Space Strategy, NATO’s Space Policy, and international frameworks for space security.
• Ensuring that all investments contribute to the responsible use of space, in line with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and Space Law.
• Collaborating with governments, space agencies, and defence organisations to build a space defence ecosystem that is sustainable, autonomous, and secure.

Space is the next frontier of defence.

We must act now to secure it.

Let’s invest in space defence today—so that peace, security, and prosperity in space can be a reality for all.