The United States has been at odds with whether or not space should be considered a sanctuary. However, other nations of power have made it clear that they do not view it as such. This is not a new conversation according to Robin Dicky. In this opinion piece Dickey breaks down the history of space and how the United States and other countries have treated it.
Source: https://warontherocks.com/2020/09/space-has-not-been-a-sanctuary-for-decades/