Germany Releases First Space Safety and Security Strategy Addressing Military Uses of Outer Space
In November 2025, Germany's Ministry of Defense and Foreign Office published the 'Space Safety and Security Strategy,' recognizing Outer Space as a potential center of conflict. The strategy emphasizes the need for a legal framework governing military activities in Outer Space amid ongoing national legislation, with at least 41 states regulating space activities, including military uses.
Germany supports the 'non-aggressive' interpretation of the Outer Space Treaty and opposes a blanket ban on space weapons, citing difficulties in defining dual-use technologies. The strategy outlines Germany's right to respond to space interferences, including self-defense against armed attacks.
Additionally, it highlights the importance of countermeasures in response to violations of international law, signaling a more assertive stance on space sovereignty. Germany commits to refraining from Direct Ascent Anti-Satellite Tests to address space debris concerns. The strategy sets the stage for a forthcoming Federal Space Law.
