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The Intersection of Ethics and Space Law in the Non-appropriation of Outer Space (78365)
Session Chair: Eric Williams
Saturday, 13 July 2024 12:55
Session: Session 3
Room: G10 (Ground)
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
This paper considers how ethics and space law can regulate the exercise and control of outer space activity by the world’s most powerful nations. The chapter focuses on ethics and space law as a method of control over scientific research and the exploration of outer space resources for security and militarisation. It highlights modern problems with outer space exploration. It observes the importance of protecting outer space for the common good of humanity. Furthermore, it reviews the inadequacy of space law and argues that humanity must collectively prevent the militarisation of outer space. It recommends 1. the development of a new Code of Ethics for outer space exploration, 2. the study of space law through the concepts of theology and ancient philosophy, 3; that the interpretation of space law should carry the same gravity as that of international law, 4. that the militarisation of outer space should constitute a breach of international law, 5. a new tribunal for the adjudication of breaches of outer space exploration, 6. a tribunal for the adjudication of deliberate debris in outer space, 7. that space law should be incorporated into a new legal regime called the Constitution of Space, and 8. the development of guidelines for operating and cleaning the outer space environment. Lastly, it is observed that the senseless exploitation of outer space resources is dangerous to the survival of all living organisms and humanity, and, therefore, should be controlled through embedding the vigorous principles of ethics in the space governance framework.
Authors:
Emmanuel Nartey, Bath Spa University, United Kingdom
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Emmanuel Nartey is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Bath Spa University in United Kingdom
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