... the extent to which the political system is becoming a more collegiate environment where politicians work together to improve legislation, rather than being faced with a simple ‘take it or leave it’ option. Our January 2019 sitting also covered...
... are considering solutions. Japan, the UK, ESA, European Union (EU) and the United States are considering legislation, policies and budget lines that support monitoring and removal of potentially harmful debris. Additionally, multiple international...
... or ownership of the celestial bodies themselves. This approach appears to be influencing others - Luxembourg has adopted similar legislation and the UK-based Asteroid Mining Corporation is lobbying for a UK equivalent. With the US leading the way...
... concerns. Fortunately we have been able to minimise many of the risks involved. As ethical values in society translate into legislation, legal guidelines also help us to address ethical concerns. Additionally, we consult ethical experts who are part...
... new national laws for entitling private property rights over extracted space-based natural resources. These legislative initiatives are seen by some countries as unilateral actions to appropriate outer space, which is prohibited by Article II of the...
...cheaper satellite development, improved understanding of satellite weathering in space and further impetus for space debris legislation development. The IADC guidelines on space debris seem to support aeroshell-based repatriation of technologies from...