September 2023
Space sustainability and the global commons
... Space Treaty says that space is the province of all mankind and is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty, by means of use or occupation, or by any other means but it leaves it to the Moon Agreement to set out an International...
April 2025
Maximising returns to Earth - the infinite potential of space
... you this, because people here feel that they’re powerless… let’s start demanding stuff, reclaim your sovereignty, recognise that you have choices.” But he warned that “if we lose space, we can’t achieve Earth sustainability,” since...
September 2025
Why the global space sector needs urgent regulation
... been an outspoken advocate of more proactive and agile UK regulation and procurement for innovation and active industrial sovereignty.
October 2025
Europe’s unified vision for space governance and growth
... Europe as a serious actor in the in-space economy and deep space logistics. Launch capability remains a linchpin of sovereignty. ESA’s investments in Ariane 6, Vega-C, and the ongoing European Launcher Challenge are designed to restore reliable...
May 2026
Focusing the world on planetary defence
..., non-appropriation, and cooperation - align naturally with planetary defence. Yet too often, national sovereignty and competition override these commitments. Healthy examples of cooperation do exist. Mexico’s AztechSat Constellation Project...
September 2026
Can Starlab offer Europe a future in Earth orbit?
... but on economic participation. Recently, European policymakers have been talking more openly about resilience, autonomy and sovereignty in space. The war in Ukraine, supply chain shocks and growing geopolitical fragmentation have all sharpened...
