Switzerland eyes mediation role amid rising risk of conflict in outer space A SpaceX rocket is launched at Cape Canaveral, Florida, in September 2024, carrying five commercial satellites into low Earth orbit. Over the last 20 years, the number of satellite launches has risen by 50%, while launch costs have fallen ten-fold, according to the WEF. Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share Political jockeying between the world’s major powers is intensifying in space, making the development of rules on conduct in...