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Leading the Moon to Mars Program: James Bridenstine as NASA administrator 2018–2021 Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 W. Henry Lambright
Large-scale, long-term scientific and technological programs face many hurdles and barriers on the way from initiation to completion. This is especially true for huge-multi-billion space endeavors, such as Artemis, NASA's Moon to Mars venture. Such programs traverse a number of presidencies and congresses. Among the most critical factors in program success or failure is the performance of NASA Administrators
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The transformation of India's space policy: From space for development to the pursuit of security and prestige Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Dimitrios Stroikos
This article explores the transformation of India's space policy from a focus on space for development to the pursuit of security and prestige. India's early space programme was largely defined by a developmental rationale, aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges through space technology and applications. However, in recent years, India's space policy has undergone a significant change, as the
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History, concepts and challenges of proposing an 18th UN Sustainable Development Goal related to Space Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-04 Andreas Losch, André Galli, Thomas Schildknecht
The UN launched in 2015 17 Sustainable Development Goals as part of their 2030 agenda which covered almost every aspect of human civilization on Earth. Outer Space, however, was omitted from the considerations. There hence have already been a couple of suggestions of an 18th SDG related to Space. The paper will discuss the history and motivations of these suggestions, compare the conceptual frameworks
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Exogeoconservation of Mars Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-21 Clare Fletcher, Martin Van Kranendonk, Carol Oliver
Of all the planets in our solar system, Mars is most likely to have evidence of life, whether past or extant and preserve the environments in which such life may have formed and lived. However, human exploration poses risks to possible evidence of life on Mars and its pristine palaeoenvironments. Similar sites of scientific interest on Earth have suffered significant damage. We risk the same for Mars
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Going to outer space with new space: The rise and consequences of evolving public-private partnerships Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Avishai Melamed, Adi Rao, Olaf de Rohan Willner, Sarah Kreps
What explains the commercialization of key government space projects through the incorporation of New Space? The newer generation of private companies have seen a significant increase in government contracting as they become instrumental for national security missions and high-profile civil projects. The turn to New Space companies, particularly those entrepreneurially-driven and privately funded,
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Medium-to long-term strategies in the field of space transportation systems formulated by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency under the Inter-University Research Institute System Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Shinichiro Tokudome, Yusuke Maru, Satoshi Nonaka
The Space Transportation System Committee of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has been continuously formulating medium-to long-term strategies in the field of space transportation systems under the Inter-University Research Institute System of ISAS since FY2018. This committee is considering the role of ISAS in cooperation with
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Review and comparison of three emerging regional space agencies: the African Space Agency, the Arab Space Coordination Group, and the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Maximilien Berthet, Riccardo Corrado
Groups of nations with aligned strategic interests on Earth are joining forces to bolster their interests in space. In particular, within the last six years three new regional space agencies have been formed in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. These are the African Space Agency (AfSA), the Arab Space Coordination Group (ASCG), and the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency (ALCE). In
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Introduction to the special issue on international space politics Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Thomas Hoerber
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A discussion on policies and regulations governing the risks associated with radiation exposure for space tourism flight participants Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 C.T. Rees, J.R. Catchpole, K.A. Ryden
Within the next decade it is likely that the space tourism industry will grow and the number of humans travelling into space via commercial entities such as Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, will increase significantly. Current space tourism ventures focus on short duration sub-orbital flights and visits to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). In the next few decades, a journey into space could become as normal as
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Evaluating the benefits of dark and quiet skies in an age of satellite mega-constellations Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Sara Langston, Kayla Taylor
In an age of proliferating satellite constellations and congested Earth orbits, what is the status and value of dark and quiet skies? Satellite mega-constellations such as Starlink are illuminating the night sky with unnatural light and making astronomical observations—both professional and recreational—increasingly difficult. Radio frequency interference (RFI) from these constellations also adds obtrusive
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SPACECAST 2020 twenty-nine years on: The legacy of a 1994 Air Force white paper seen through contemporary American planetary defense Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Alyse Beauchemin, Linda Billings, Lindley Johnson
In June of 1994, the term “planetary defense” was first published in a white paper included in a U.S. Air Force report called SPACECAST 2020. The white paper warned of the threat of potentially hazardous asteroids to Earth and suggested methods of asteroid impact mitigation through an organized Air Force program. Today, the United States strongly contributes to the world-wide effort to find, track
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Accounting for the impact of space policies: The case of the Italian Space Agency Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Massimo Florio, Paolo Castelnovo, Matteo Landoni, Veronica Lupi, Valentina Morretta, Davide Vurchio, Lorenzo Zirulia, Simonetta Di Ciaccio, Mauro Piermaria
The purpose of this work is assessing the impact of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) on the performance of the Italian space stakeholders through three specific policies, i.e. public procurement, public investment in Earth observation, and collaboration with the scientific community. This article explores multiple surveys targeting upstream and downstream companies, universities, and research centres
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Beyond new space: Changing organizational forms, collaborative innovation and public and semi-public domains Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Manuel Heitor, Miguel Pina e Cunha, Stewart Clegg, Emir Sirage, Pedro Oliveira
The core argument of this paper is that a new stage of a rather complex co-existence and co-evolution of space organizations is being entered with the emergence of . Contrary to expectations of some fifteen years ago and except for a few notable cases in space communications, the New Space economy is seeing the formation of a new “” of orbital space economy and in-orbit servicing in association with
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A Middle East space race? Motivations, trajectories, and regional politics Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Lawrence Rubin
In recent years, the Middle East has witnessed a tremendous growth in commercial, civil, and military space activities. For a region known for ethno-religious conflict and vast energy resources, what has motivated the birth and growth of these programs? To what extent do regional politics shape the development and trajectory of space programs? Is there a Middle East space race? This paper surveys the
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Security challenges when space merges with cyberspace Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Vijay Varadharajan, Neeraj Suri
Space borne systems, such as communication satellites, sensory, surveillance, GPS and a multitude of other functionalities, form an integral part of global ICT cyber infrastructures. However, a focused discourse highlighting the distinctive threats landscape of these space borne assets is conspicuous by its absence. This article specifically considers the interplay of Space and Cyberspace to highlight
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Solutions Looking for Problems? How Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences can Inform the Space Sector Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Basil P. Tucker, Hank C. Alewine
Interdisciplinary research approaches are more likely to deliver outcomes beyond the capability of a single discipline is well established in the research literature. In view of the inherent complexity of space exploration, and the considerable challenges characterizing what has been termed the “New Space Age”, interdisciplinary research would seem well positioned to engage with the space sector to
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Teaching social science aspects of space: A transdisciplinary approach Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Mariel Borowitz
Space science and engineering courses are part of the core curriculum at many universities, but increasingly, schools are beginning to offer courses on economic, policy, and other social science aspects of space activity. These courses can provide context for students; helping them to understand the environment in which programmatic and technical decisions are made. They can also act as a concrete
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Decolonized Religions as Social Forces Within Space Settlements Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Daniel Capper
Several good studies have probed the social dynamics of space settlements, including crucial religious dimensions. Religion, after all, may play stabilizing or destabilizing roles within groups, thus affecting settlement viability and productivity. Unlike other studies, though, this article explores religiosity from a decolonized perspective which, instead of spotlighting the export of religions from
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The Principle of International Cooperation and Sharing of Information Principle under International Space Law: Towards Synergy Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Irina Chernykh, Daniil Volodin
Throughout the history of the astronautic development, one of the key principles of international space law has always been the principle of international cooperation between States. The States jointly, although sometimes in conditions of competition or in a tense geopolitical situation, systematically moved towards the development of space science and technology, and the exploration of outer space
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For All (Wo)mankind: Advancing a Feminist Critique of US Space Policy Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Wendy N. Whitman Cobb
Though significant attention has been paid to the early absence of women astronauts and the difficulty in reducing gender gaps there and in the broader fields of science, technology, engineering, and math fields, little analysis has been done of the ways in which gender influences space policy in the United States. This article argues that a feminist critique is not only necessary but also needs to
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Moving to Mars: The Feasibility and Desirability of Mars Settlements Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Mikko M. Puumala, Oskari Sivula, Kirsi Lehto
The on-going space settlement debate has raised questions whether it is possible to settle other planets, and if it was, is it something humans should do. The problem with this space ethical discussion is that it can easily become too vague. To avoid this problem, we suggest a framework for identifying relevant variables that affect the feasibility constraints and desirability factors of establishing
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An Assay on The Hobbesian Trap and Axioms of First Contact Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Steven J. Firth
Discussion surrounding first contact with extra-terrestrial intelligence (ETI) is hotly debated in the literature. This paper responds to claims made by Jebari and Olsson-Yaouzis that the ‘dominant thought’ in the philosophy of language indicates that communication with ETI would not be possible, and that the resultant uncertainty forces us into the Hobbesian Trap—the proclivity to adopt pre-emptive
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The Importance of ALCE's Role as a Political Actor Rather Than a Coordinator of Regional Space Activities Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-10 Sandra Cabrera Alvarado
The Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency (ALCE) was formally created in 2020 with the ALCE Agreement signed by 19 countries from the region. ALCE can be considered a major step towards regional integration in the space sector, driven by its members' political willingness. Nevertheless, the integration process does not finish with the signature of the agreement; it's just the start. There are many
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To What Extent Will Space Debris Impact the Economy? Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Wataru Nozawa, Kenichi Kurita, Tetsuya Tamaki, Shunsuke Managi
With the expansion of the space industry, debris congestion has become a serious problem. When space debris collides with satellites in orbit, it may damage the satellites or, in the worst case, cause an explosion. While economic activity influences debris congestion, debris can also influence the economy. To what extent does debris affect the economy? Furthermore, what would be the optimal path of
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Russia in Outer Space: A Shrinking Space Power in the Era of Global Change Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Florian Vidal, Roman Privalov
Since 2014, the Russian space sector has handled institutional rearrangement and external economic pressure. On the one hand, the establishment of the State Space Corporation Roscosmos intended to renovate a critical segment and save an industry that is one of the jewels of the Soviet legacy. On the other hand, the Russian annexation of Crimea triggered waves of financial and economic sanctions that
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Innovation: Behavioral Health Skills Training for Families of Space Travelers Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Brenda Bursch, Patricia D. Walshaw, Catherine Mogil, Thomas Babayan, Patricia Lester
With the evolution of space travel to more frequently include civilian space travelers, there is an emerging need for behavioral health skills training for longer missions. There may be utility in using the analog of military deployments. One such model is Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS), a family-centered evidence-based resilience training program that has been implemented at military installations
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A Case for Nature in Long-Haul Space Exploration Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Jason A. Kaufman, T. Elliott Floyd, Andrew Lenartz
The recent uncrewed Artemis I mission marked humanity’s return to the active exploration of cislunar space and beyond. The human crews of upcoming long-haul missions will experience extended periods during which they are confined to the built environments of their orbital vehicles and surface facilities. The resulting absence of nature during these extended missions lasting from weeks to years could
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Everybody's Business to Know About Space: Cross-Disciplinarity and the Challenges of the New Space Age Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Basil P. Tucker, Hank C. Alewine
Many commentators have suggested that we are witnessing the advent of a ‘New Space Age’. In addition to the opportunities presented, this New Space Age also brings challenges, many of which are unprecedented, invariably complex, and which are not readily amenable to easy or previously developed tailor-made solutions. Cross-disciplinary approaches have been suggested as a means toward which solutions
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The Prospect of Quantum Technologies in Space for Defence and Security Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Michal Krelina
Quantum technologies will have enormous applications in space, especially in sensing and communication. Particularly, many current and future space assets are of dual-use character or specifically designed for military and intelligence purposes. This also applies to quantum technologies. In this contribution, we study possible space-born quantum technologies for defence and intelligence that have the
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U.S. Strategic Interest in the Moon: An Assessment of Economic, National Security, and Geopolitical Drivers Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Mariel Borowitz, Althea Noonan, Reem El Ghazal
Since the 1980s, U.S. leaders have repeatedly directed the United States to return to the Moon, yet in each case, efforts were canceled within a few years of being announced. However, with the Artemis Program, for the first time in 30 years, a plan to return to the Moon has been endorsed by two successive presidential administrations. Today, interest in the Moon extends beyond the traditional scientific
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Asteroid Mining Tax as a Tool to Keep Peace in Outer Space Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Pavel Semerád
At first glance, taxing mining in outer space may seem like a marginal issue. However, based on the experience of taxation on Earth, it will be a prerequisite for ensuring peace in outer space. The aim of this study is therefore to propose a way of taxing asteroid mining to eliminate economic inequalities between states on Earth and to reduce the future threat of space colonies and extra-terrestrials
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Starlink for ASEAN: A Changemaker in the Race Toward Sustainable Development? Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 Riccardo Corrado, Maximilien Berthet, Morokot Sakal
In 2015, highlighting the fundamental role played by connectivity, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed its vision to build a competitive, resilient regional community. Information communications technology (ICT) has been highlighted as an essential component to achieve the multiple dimensions of connectivity across the ASEAN member states (AMS). Currently, however, the development
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Downstream Space Activities in the New Space Era: Paradigm Shift and Evaluation Challenges Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-19 Kenza Bousedra
New Space refers to the recent opening-up of the space sector to private companies. The liberalization of space activities, which coincides with the digital evolution of the economy, is associated with the rapid expansion of the downstream space segment, i.e., space-related commercial products and services. In this paper, we address the issue of evaluating the size of the downstream space sector in
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The Evolution of the Irish Space Sector from an Institutional Perspective Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Louis Brennan, Alessandra Vecchi
This article focuses on Ireland's potential as a space actor and the role that the space sector can play in contributing to Ireland's future development. By embracing the metaphor of ‘standing on the shoulders of giants’ and by reconciling an institutional perspective of entrepreneurship with the triple/quadruple helix model, the article describes the journey of the Irish space sector that has capitalised
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The Astropreneurial Co-creation of the New Space Economy Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-08 Steven Gonzalez
We are witnessing the emergence of a new “techno-economic paradigm” in the New Space economy. The entrepreneur research during the current “Innovation and Communication” paradigm captured the co-creation of the digital ecosystem through the affordances and platforms of the digital technology. Similarly, New Space is creating opportunities for a new generation of space entrepreneurs, known as astropreneurs
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Does Open Innovation Open Doors for Underrepresented Groups to Contribute to Technology Innovation?: Evidence from a Space Robotics Challenge Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-06 Taylan G. Topcu, Lihui “Lydia” Zhang, Zoe Szajnfarber
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are increasingly being recognized as important policy goals for organizations across government and the industry. Improved DEI has been linked to both substantive improvement in innovation performance and societal good. However, despite a stated emphasis on DEI, progress has not kept up with aspirations. One indirect policy approach that holds promise is wider
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Toward Coherence: A Space Sector Public-Private Partnership Typology Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-15 Moon J. Kim
Since the rise of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the late 20th century, academia has engaged in critical discussions around the phenomenon and industrial organizations have developed numerous guidelines and best practices. An analytical tool that has enriched the depth of the discussions is typology. Typologies help to deconstruct complex phenomena, develop analytical frameworks, and conduct
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Strategic Management and Organization in the Space Sector – Introduction to the Special Issue Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Loizos Heracleous, Sotirios Paroutis, Christina Wawarta
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U.S. Space Policy and Theories of International Relations: The Case for Analytical Eclecticism Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-27 Scott Pace
Space activities and infrastructure today are critical to international security and the global economy. The space domain is not, however, subject to sovereign control by international law. Like other shared domains, such as the high seas, the polar regions, and arguably cyberspace, space is a domain in which State and non-State actors interact beyond national borders. Given global dependence on space-derived
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The W&T Realpolitik Scenario and Contact With Extraterrestrial Intelligence: A Reply to Wright et al. Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-11 John W. Traphagan, Kenneth W. Wisian
In this article, we develop a response to Wright, et al.'s article “Geopolitical Implications of a Successful SETI Program,” which is a critique of our own prior article in 2020 that develop a realpolitik analysis of risks related to contact with extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).
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Toward a Spacefaring Society: Enhancing Undergraduate General Education and Learning Outcomes with Space Policy Course Themes Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Joshua D. Ambrosius
Space education from a social science perspective, rather than exclusively Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) perspectives, is essential to prepare societies and workforces for humanity's spacefaring future. Interdisciplinary general education courses on space policy have the potential to reach students from more majors than single-discipline courses (such as political science) by enrolling
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Strengthening Links Between European Union Space and Defence: Adopting a Combined Approach Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Alexandros Kolovos
For two decades, there has been an ongoing debate in the European Union (EU) on how to link space programmes with its security and defence policy and how to translate words into action. This article examines the approaches proposed by two interesting contributions to this debate. The first has been put forward by the EUISS and proposes a top-down institutional approach taking advantage of the opportunity
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Indian Space Force: A Strategic Inevitability Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-08 Ajey Lele
Since the beginning, the critical focus of India's space programme has been investing in space technologies for the purposes of socioeconomic development. Nonetheless, India's space agenda has always remained dynamic and over the years the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been undertaking various scientific and commercial value programmes, such as launching an astronomical satellite, undertaking
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Commercial Lunar Ice Mining: Is There a Role for Royalties? Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Ben McKeown, Andrew G. Dempster, Serkan Saydam, Jeff Coulton
This paper explores the impacts of a potential royalty mechanism by considering the effects of different royalty and tax rates on the economics of a hypothetical commercial lunar ice mining project. The study also examines the conceivable benefits that could be generated from a royalty regime from a global perspective and considers the possible impacts of royalties on operational decision making in
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Centring Environmentalism in Space Governance: Interrogating Dominance and Authority Through a Critical Legal Geography of Outer Space Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-11-02 Alessandra Marino, Thomas Cheney
This article brings into conversation scholarship in law and the social studies of outer space around the question of the “uses” of outer space, the shortcomings of existing legal instruments, and the possibility to reform them to place environmental concerns at their core. Starting from the Outer Space Treaty (OST), and using legal geography and an environmental lens, we highlight the interconnections
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A New Wave of “Space Nationalism” in the United States: Why Are Evangelicals Good With It? Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-29 Andrea Molle
Despite evidence that shows how the support for space programs correlates with liberal political views and a lower level of religiosity, recent data suggest that more conservative positions may have an even more substantial effect under the appropriate conditions. Using the available data from Pew's American Trends Panel, we seek to clarify this interactional effect of political and religious preferences
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Cyber-attacks on Space Activities: Revisiting the Responsibility Regime of Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-29 Du Li
Both international society and individual states are placing considerable emphasis on the imminent threats of cyber-attacks on space activities. States play a major role in combatting against cyber-attacks in the space; thus, their international responsibility regime requires re-examination within this unique context. This study analyzes the responsibility regime established by Article VI of the Outer
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Anti-weaponization of Outer Space for Maintaining Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-18 Yongliang Yan
Space weaponization should be prevented because of its detrimental effects on the long-term sustainability of outer space activities (LTSOSA). International law that currently governs weaponization in outer space should be implemented, and international rules that pertain to the LTSOSA should impose direct and indirect soft-law constraints on space weaponization. Nevertheless, the direct and indirect
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From the Sky to the Ground: Indigenous Peoples in an Age of Space Expansion Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-17 Tony Milligan
This paper will argue that there are pragmatic reasons to further cooperation between Indigenous peoples and space agencies, exemplified by Navajo-NASA cooperation. These pragmatic reasons rest upon an argument from belonging: space expansion involves a series of multi-generation projects. The significance of our contributions to these project will depend upon the actions of other generations who are
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Geopolitical Implications of a Successful SETI Program Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-08 Jason T. Wright, Chelsea Haramia, Gabriel Swiney
We discuss the recent “realpolitik” analysis of Wisian and Traphagan (2020) of the potential geopolitical fallout of the success of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). They conclude that “passive” SETI involves an underexplored yet significant risk. This is the risk that, in the event of a successful, passive detection of extraterrestrial technology, state-level actors could seek to
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To the Moon and Back: Reexamining Presidential Decision-Making and the Apollo Program Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-10-04 Adam M. McMahon
Why did President John F. Kennedy call on the nation to send Americans to the moon? And why did his successors see the expensive and risky Apollo program to completion even after his death? Drawing from the literature on presidential decision-making, I argue Kennedy's announcement was both ordinary and epiphenomenal. Using archival materials spanning the Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations
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Legacy of Faster, Better, Cheaper? Cost, Schedule, and Performance Objectives: Understanding the Impact of NASA Policy on Perceptions of Failures Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-09-11 Casey Eaton, Shivani Patel, K. Loveday Glandon, Kristin Weger, Bryan Mesmer, Robert Moreland
This research examines perceptions of failure at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and NASA's “faster, better, cheaper” movement of the 1990s, identifying how subsequent perceptions, policies, and practices reflect and react to this former ideology in regards to perceptions of failure. Thirty-one NASA participants were surveyed regarding their definitions of failure and perceptions
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Media use and US Attitudes Toward Government and Private Space Exploration Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-09-05 James Bingaman, Wyatt Dawson, Paul R. Brewer, Ashley Paintsil
A range of media—including science fiction television programs and films, news outlets, and social media platforms—present messages about space exploration by the US government (NASA) and private companies (such as SpaceX). With this in mind, the present study examines how different forms of media use predict support for space exploration. In doing so, it builds on theoretical accounts of genre-specific
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Evaluating the Public Value of Improving Early Detection Accuracy of Cumulonimbus Using a Geostationary Satellite in South Korea Space Policy (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-09-05 Ju-Hee Kim, Hancheol Lim, Jinho Shin, Seung-Hoon Yoo
The Cheollian Satellite 2A called Geo-Kompsat-2A is a geostationary meteorological satellite operated by Korea Meteorological Administration for weather and space-weather observation purposes. This article seeks to evaluate the public value arising from improving the accuracy of early detection of cumulonimbus using Geo-Kompsat-2A. To this end, an economic technique called contingent valuation (CV)