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Space law is an important part of the fight against space debris
Credit: ESA Space is getting crowded. More than 100 million tiny pieces of debris are spinning in Earth orbit, along with tens of thousands of bigger chunks and around 3,300 functioning satellites. Large satellite constellations such as Starlink are becoming more common, infuriating astronomers and baffling casual skywatchers. In the coming decade, we may see many more satellites launched than in all of history up to now. Collisions between objects in orbit are getting harder to avoid.
space law is an important part of the fight against space debris
Space is getting crowded. More than 100 million tiny pieces of debris are spinning in Earth orbit, along with tens of thousands of bigger chunks and around 3,300 functioning satellites. Large satellite constellations such as Starlink are becoming more common, infuriating astronomers and baffling casual skywatchers. In the coming decade, we may see many more satellites launched than in all of history up to now. Collisions between objects in orbit are getting harder to avoid.
Mining resources in space - what's legal and what's not? - Australia's Science Channel
There are serious concerns around how mining in space and the role of private corporations will be governed. Why This Matters: Laws regulating space are complex and in some cases incomplete. As the world tries to cope with the challenges of 2020, discussions around the use of mined resources from outer space continue to ratchet up.
US wants to mine resources in space, but is it legal?
US wants to mine resources in space, but is it legal? by Steven Freeland and Annie Handmer for The Conversation Melbourne, Australia (The Conversation) Apr 21, 2020 As the world tries to cope with the challenges of 2020, discussions around the use of mined resources from outer space continue to ratchet up.
The Trump Administration Wants To Mine Resources In Space, But Is It Legal?
Image: Getty Images As the world tries to cope with the challenges of 2020, discussions around the use of mined resources from outer space continue to ratchet up. On April 6, the US White House released an executive order that Americans should have the right to engage in commercial exploration, recovery, and use of resources in outer space, consistent with applicable law.
Giant leap for corporations? The Trump administration wants to mine resources in space, but is it legal?
Credit: Shutterstock As the world tries to cope with the challenges of 2020, discussions around the use of mined resources from outer space continue to ratchet up.
Giant leap for corporations? The Trump administration wants to mine resources in space, but is it legal?
As the world tries to cope with the challenges of 2020, discussions around the use of mined resources from outer space continue to ratchet up. On April 6, the US White House released an executive order that Americans should have the right to engage in commercial exploration, recovery, and use of resources in outer space, consistent with applicable law.
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