The Department of Defense has a news piece up reinforcing the importance of space: DOD Prioritizing Cooperation With Allies in Space

“In the last decade, our competitors have rapidly developed and fielded the capabilities designed to undermine the Joint Force’s ability to rely on the space-based services that we need to fight and win,” he said. “China in particular views counterspace operations as a way to deter and counter U.S. intervention in a regional conflict.”

Countering the emerging risks in space necessitate modern policy, Plumb said, that emphasizes the United States' ability to protect and defend its security interests and cooperate with partners and allies in space.

Countering China will require responsive launch and responsive initiatives across the entire industry from satellite construction through the entire supply chain and related operational components. And doing that here, in the U.S. alone won’t be enough. Decentralizing this capability is critical to our defense.