A growing militarization of space could soon see nations deploying weapons capable of striking satellites, disrupting communications, and even targeting enemy spacecraft. Experts warn this escalation risks turning low-Earth orbit into a battleground, with potential consequences for global navigation, internet services, and even national security. The shift from defensive systems to offensive capabilities raises urgent questions about how conflicts might unfold beyond Earth’s atmosphere—and whether humanity is prepared for the fallout.
The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.
