At the MSC Space Night during the Munich Security Conference, military leaders discussed the crucial role that space is set to play in future conflicts. Generalmajor Michael Traut, the commander of the German Bundeswehr's Space Command, stated unequivocally that just as air superiority determined the outcome of past wars, dominance in space will be vital for winning future battles. He referenced British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's words that losing air superiority leads to losing the war, underscoring the belief that this principle now extends to space operations.

Josef Aschbacher, the head of the European Space Agency (ESA), emphasized the strategic importance of the Moon as a next battleground in this new arena. The discussion highlighted the urgency for Europe to engage actively in the space race, not just for technological advancement but also for national security. The analogy drawn between air and space points to a broader shift in military strategy, where capabilities in space are becoming as critical as those in the air.

The implications of this conversation reach beyond military strategy, touching upon international cooperation in space exploration and defense. As tensions rise globally, European nations are urged to invest in space infrastructure to ensure they are not left behind. The MSC Space Night served as a platform to advocate for a unified European front in the domain of space to foster resilience against potential threats and defend interests in a future shaped by space-based technologies.