In two respects, 2026 is set to be a decisive year for space. The first is that, as geopolitical tensions rise globally, space is becoming a new arena for warfare. States are looking to protect key assets that have become essential in the case of war. The second is the new projects and companies that can impact not only space but also contribute to enhancing life on Earth. These projects have been empowered by lower launch costs enabled by SpaceX through its partnership with NASA. The first and most immediate change we are witnessing is in space telecommunications.