The space race is being reshaped by geopolitics, offering opportunities for countries such as New Zealand

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What was once dominated by state space agencies, and more recently by private ventures, is evolving into a hybrid model in which government priorities and commercial capabilities are intertwined.

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The rise of protectionist policies, tariff wars, export controls and national security concerns is forcing space firms to adapt their strategies - and in many cases, to rethink where and how they operate.

 

This offers countries such as New Zealand the opportunity to stand out in the new space race - becoming neutral ground with fewer trade and other regulatory barriers for the growth of the emerging hybrid space economy.

 

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