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Space security is one of the most urgent challenges facing the international community today. As military and civilian activities heavily rely on satellites, any failure to protect space assets could jeopardize not only individual states but also the global stability. Current international legal frameworks, such as the Outer Space Treaty, are insufficient for addressing the complexities of today’s space activities. The rapid militarization and weaponization of outer space are progressing largely outside the scope of existing international law. While some argue that the UN Charter and the law of armed conflict could be extended to outer space, this risks framing outer space as a potential battlefield rather than a domain for peaceful use. A reassessment of space security must prioritize the principle of peaceful use of outer space. This principle should guide the development and application of international law governing outer space activities. Achieving this requires a clear understanding of the current realities in outer space, along with a re-imagined approach to the peaceful use of outer space that mirrors these realities. In this context, a comprehensive reevaluation of space security is essential. This includes assessing the effectiveness of existing international law on outer space, gaining a more accurate understanding of current state of outer space activities, analyzing the positions of major space powers, exploring the potential dual-use threat concerning the ADR, identifying the key priorities for ensuring space security, and clarifying the potential role of space forces.