Space Infrastructure

Why it matters

• Facilitates critical national services including telecommunications, weather forecasting, and disaster management.
• Supports the expansion of the commercial space economy by providing essential launch, tracking, and telemetry capabilities.
• Enhances national security through improved space situational awareness and resilient satellite-based intelligence.
• Promotes technological self-reliance by developing domestic manufacturing and testing ecosystems for aerospace components.

How it is asked

Focus on the transition from government-led space missions to public-private partnerships, the role of space infrastructure in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and the necessity of international cooperation for space debris management.