October 2019
Making the most of Blockchain in space
... transactions, mediated by extremely low-cost and efficient smart contracts and computer code – not dozens of lawyers, regulators, and banks. “Tracking space assets on the blockchain will enable us to build an efficient, effective and robust market...
January 2020
Rule of law vital for humanity’s sustainability and survival
...Space-based natural resources New legal norms meant to regulate all space activities should take into consideration all of... the survival of humanity. New legal norms meant to regulate all space activities should take into consideration all of humanity...
October 2020
Morality, rights and responsibilities in space
..., and any other life forms we may encounter. This new understanding must be at the level of aspiration, not regulation, offered as something that is adopted and accepted because it makes sense, not because it must be enforced, and considered...
June 2021
The next ‘unthinkable’ – global disruption from a solar storm
... to continue to communicate and operate. This increased awareness of our technological dependency is now pushing the industry and regulators to think how to improve BCM and how to strengthen operational resilience. Now, think for a moment what could...
January 2023
The effects of spaceflight on the female body
...of the bone system that we developed included bone X-ray densitometry; blood and urine analysis of neuro-immunoendocrine regulation of physiological processes including thyroid and sex hormones; bone markers and electrolytes; and non-invasive methods...
April 2024
The promise of solar energy for sustainable development and space exploration
... solar energy transmission as such does not fall within the definition of “telecommunications” as defined by the ITU, its regulations may nevertheless apply to these uses of the radio frequency spectrum, insofar as they may cause harmful interference...