Space warfare refers to the use of military strategies and technologies in outer space. This can involve the deployment of satellites for communication, surveillance, and navigation, as well as the potential use of weapons in space. Nations may engage in space warfare to protect their interests, gather intelligence, or disrupt an adversary's capabilities. As countries like the United States, Russia, and China develop their space programs, the potential for conflict in space increases. International treaties, such as the Outer Space Treaty, aim to prevent the militarization of space, but the growing presence of military assets in orbit raises concerns about future confrontations.