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October 2018
The ethics of space exploration
...have mixed feelings about that narrative of space exploration. As a technology enthusiast, I am delighted – except, of course, for the seemingly inevitable space war. The progress we are making is beyond all hope. Part... - and more frankly - concern themselves with issues related to morality. The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) could invite philosophers to create a Space Ethics Committee. The list of potential initiatives goes...
February 2019
Building a space museum from scratch
... as creative as possible, making a little seem like a lot. Easy! But first, a little back story: as a lifelong fan of all things space exploration, my dreams came true one day when I was offered a job as the education and...next few months the project came together. We built an exhibit that had a storyline, telling visitors about the history of space exploration, from the origins of rocketry in China hundreds of years ago, to the modern dreamers ...
November 2021
The philosophy of space missions today
... say about space exploration, and what exactly is the philosophy behind any space mission? In this article, philosopher Konrad Szocik outlines the main issues that the philosophy of space mission ... it comes to living on another planet or back on Earth? Commercial exploitation of space Commercial missions include space transport, space tourism and space mining. While commercial space exploration may seem more trivial than scientific exploration,...
April 2021
Space wars - how they start and how to end them
... that renders a satellite near pitch-black to optical space sensors. In fact, simply making sure that any solar reflections are directed back into space by correctly orienting flat sections of a satellite can,... ‘peaceful attitudes culture’, believe they know all there is to know about these issues. However, such false beliefs form the foundational basis for miscalculations and misperceptions in space wars, and will result in conflict escalation...
October 2021
Space in the movies – lessons for spacefarers
...’ on their home planet or space station. This is, in fact, an unintentional subtext of Star Wars, revealed by the fact that almost all the non-central characters are seen going about their jobs, getting on with life, while the... original film. We call these casualties ‘collateral damage’ when they occur in terrestrial battles, but the moral issues are never touched on in the films, indicating a clear example of an age-old political reality in war: ...
July 2019
Luxembourg’s space legislation
... material seized. This situation brought about a broad international discussion about their rights. One of the issues was the fact that the 1967 Outer Space Treaty prohibits any appropriation of space, the Moon and other celestial... In line with the wishes of the companies, the first article of the Luxembourg legislation proclaims that all space resources are capable of being appropriated; at the same time, the law stresses that the operations must...
March 2017
Space for art: Quilting in orbit
...people who might not otherwise have been interested. As a result, generating excitement about all the amazing things happening in space that are benefitting us all right here on Earth. At this year’s International Quilt Festival in Houston, the... the glowing beauty and wonder of it. We have been there. My hope is that we will be going back in my lifetime, that we will establish a permanent presence there, and that our place on the Moon will...
August 2020
Opportunities for young people in the space sector
...need to educate young people about space-related activities and careers and provide them with the skills needed to enter the sector. There are year-round events for students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and... from professionals enabling them to effectively enthuse and engage younger students in the space sector. Accessibility and inclusivity are key issues that must be addressed within the sector. A diverse workforce inspires innovation, ...
March 2016
Space Oddities: The Problem with Imagination
... woman to make a spacewalk. All in all, the early years of women in space had much less to do with women’s rights than with grabbing the lead and reaching another milestone in the Space Race. Looking back, it is perhaps somewhat ironic ...Gene Nora Stumbough, Irene Leverton, Jerri Sloan, Bernice Steadman. Since very little was known about what awaited astronauts in space, the tests ranged from x-ray to electric shock and ice water in the ear to ...
