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September 2023
Getting a grip on space sustainability and space debris
... possible. George Freeman MP, UK Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, has been leading a series of round tables on space sustainability, space standards and space policy, to ensure that everyone has a say. With regard to ...holding it back. We need to remain cognisant of the twin drivers of commercial sustainability and space sustainability. And certainly, we’re very plugged in to what the academic community is doing, with studies...
June 2022
Space activities and space debris - finding an ethical balance
...threat to future life on Earth and, in the view of the author, is rapidly developing into both technical and ethical challenges. Since the beginning of the Space Age, heralded by Sputnik 1 reaching low Earth orbit (LEO... to ensure the survival of mankind and preserve Earth and all its living species. Debating the ethics of space activities is certainly of great importance and fascination, however the space race is already a contemporary matter with...
February 2021
Cyber and Space – the role of the cyber-range
..., as it is possible to build entire virtual architectures that emulate both space and non-space assets. Any organisation can buy or access a commercial cyber-range solution that...space and cybersecurity regime that is flexible and multilateral. The space community has always been good at promoting acceptable ‘behavioural norms’. Numerous countries and agencies already work together on space projects and solutions - and cybersecurity in space...
July 2019
Who owns outer space?
... more than US$100 trillion. New space race Plans to mine the Moon and asteroids are in place, confronting scholars, politicians and space professionals with challenging legal, economic, scientific and ethical questions Moon Express Inc, based ...“ideological charter for the Space Age”, having come into force in 1967 amidst the tense atmosphere of the Cold War. According to lawyer and scholar, Carol R Buxton, the launch of Sputnik in 1957 sent “waves...
July 2020
Pandemic in space – are we ready?
...cut obligations and guidelines for states and space operators is essential for the long-term sustainability of space activities Immediately after the launch of Sputnik 1, over six decades ago, scientists and diplomats met ... and if proved fatal and uncontained, may compromise the survival of the human race. An effective global identification, notification and response network, with clear-cut obligations and guidelines for states and space operators...
November 2016
Microgravity and space research: Bringing the commercial market into focus
... bombs from one continent to another. As the capacities increased, the USSR and the USA became capable of sending the first satellites such as Sputnik into space in 1957. The effects of low, or zero gravity, were nevertheless not studied...
January 2023
China’s space ambitions fuel defence spending and global innovation
...’s nascent but rapidly growing commercial sector. As a space technology investor and former Wall Street defence analyst, Ms Millward expects US and allied government spending on space to remain robust in the coming years, driven by a new space race and rising geopolitical tension. A study by the...
June 2017
Space economics - industry trends and space investing
...Notable startups include Planet, OmniEarth, Audacy, LeoLabs, Spire, Kepler, OneWeb, Astranis and Analytical Space. These companies are all racing to build infrastructure for what has been referred to as the ‘mega-set’ ... commercial sector will take an even larger role in shaping both the priorities and the laws and policies governing space The economics of the space industry is evolving rapidly. New sources of capital continue to be attracted to...
July 2019
Stepping into space with STEAM
... growth in demand year over year, from educators and students wanting to pursue understanding and knowledge of the new space race, seeking opportunities and trajectories for involvement as they dream into their college... careers and eventual employment. The demand is clear, with STEAMSPACE...
