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Asia’s space growth outpaces local capacity as insurers rebuild after heavy losses

Asia's commercial space sector is expanding faster than local insurance capacity, leaving operators reliant on overseas reinsurers as orbital congestion emerges as a new underwriting risk.

By Gloria Methri

September 16, 2026

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6 min read

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