As alliances fray, these are the nations investing in sovereign access to space.

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Several US allies including Australia, Canada, Germany, and Spain are investing government funding in domestic commercial space launch capabilities to achieve sovereign access to orbit. This shift is driven by strained relations with the Trump administration, concerns about relying on SpaceX given Elon Musk's political ties, and a broader trend toward increased defense spending and independence. While SpaceX will continue dominating commercial launches, government-backed satellite projects increasingly favor domestic launch providers for national security reasons.

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