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Dual-use satellites put New Zealand in a policy dilemma
Original: The same satellite can have military and civilian functions. This creates a dilemma for NZ
New Zealand is grappling with how to handle satellites that serve both military and civilian purposes, according to analysis in The Conversation. Dual-use space technology complicates the country's space policy, as participation in commercial or scientific programmes can also indirectly support defence operations, forcing a choice between economic opportunity and strategic neutrality.
Why now: Growing global debate over the militarisation of space is prompting countries like New Zealand to reconsider their space policy.
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- The same satellite can have military and civilian functions. This creates a dilemma for NZ · The Conversation
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