May 2018
Taxation of outer space: a next step for space exploration?
...of a distribution of funds, a distribution of free access to space and knowledge would be established among nations, which directly supports Article I of the OST in that, “The exploration and use of outer space... shall be carried out for the benefit...
September 2018
Debris or not debris - is that the question?
... that something should urgently be done. That personal experience strongly resonates with the intent I perceive in Dr McKnight’s article, especially concerning the near misses in cluster C975 that are now known by the readership at large. A focus...
January 2020
Rule of law vital for humanity’s sustainability and survival
...infrastructure in space and have serious implications on Earth both in terms of physical destruction and geopolitical disorder. According to an article published in the June 2018 issue of WIRED magazine, “space war could very well end with a crippled...
August 2020
Battle for the night sky - from telescopes to ad-breaks
... individuals also abide by the terms of the treaty. Article I of the OST provides for the use, scientific investigation...weapons and weapons of mass destruction in space as mandated by Article IV of the Treaty. Other than these two limitations, states ...
August 2021
AI in space – a legal perspective
... Intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more prevalent within the context of the use and exploration of space. This article considers the need for parallel developments in the legal aspects of space utilisation. Artificial Intelligence represents the...
March 2016
Building Confidence and Reducing Risk in Space Resources Policy
... concept of DSI’s Dragonfly - its job is to capture an asteroid and retrieve small samples for study and processing Article VI of the OST establishes an obligation for states to be responsible for the space activities of their entities, including non...
