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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 ...
August 2018
Ever-changing views on space resource utilisation
...alone that companies from specific States are granted the right to own, use and sell space resources revived talks about colonial ages and the exclusive exploitation of a common wealth. The view was voiced, ...planning. Hearing the concerns of all parties involved, countries and private actors, paved the way for a more mature approach to the issues in question. On the one hand, the evangelical application of the space treaties might deprive the...
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...
January 2019
Space for Art – Love letter to Earth
...difficulties and health issues in their young lives. When we think about space travel, many of us imagine rockets, stars and travelling to faraway as-yet unexplored places. In reality, we are also looking for the connection back to ourselves -... photograph is now iconic; one of the most famous of all the Apollo missions and one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential photographs of all time. That evening, during a live broadcast, astronauts Frank ...
July 2019
Who owns outer space?
... mining come close to swallowing the benefits. While both Planetary Resources and Deep Space Industries have been very tight-lipped about their costs, the list of big name investors and the ambitious plans insinuate... legal scholars agree that the OST has been remarkably successful. Ratified or acceded to by 107 states, including all current spacefaring nations, and never having been directly violated, it enshrines into law several key principles...
July 2019
Stepping into space with STEAM
...all to survive, thrive and grow on our first habitat in space - our home, spaceship Earth. Young Pioneers group (4th grade) presenting their Emerging Technology project. To find out more about STEAMSPACE visit www.steam-space.org About.... Holly is on the advisory boards for global organisations such as Space Vault, Finsophy, and STEM for Women magazine. She also sits on the Space Economy Task Force in Austin, Texas. Jeff Smith is a Material...
May 2017
World needs strong space governance system
... is reported to have stated that after a war in space, “You go back to World War II... you go back to the Industrial Age”. Most of the above issues can only be resolved through better international cooperation and understanding,... our combined responsibility to ensure that the sustainable use of outer space is assured for the benefit and perhaps even ultimate survival of all humankind. About the authors Prof Dr Ram S. Jakhu is the Director of ...
