Universal and meaningful digital connectivity (UMC) is crucial in achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 2015 …

After decades of centralized control of economic activity in space, NASA and US
policymakers have begun to cede the direction of human activities in space to commercial …

Space has been a critical factor in the growth and development of modern economies (1–3).
Positioning systems such as Global Positioning System (GPS) have significantly impacted …

The designation of outer space as a global commons is a contentious issue. Some argue
that officially recognizing it as such could discourage private investment, while others claim …

In recent years, many experts have pointed to states creating and re-organizing their military
space forces or spectacular tests of ASAT (anti-satellite) weapons as proof of a continuous …

Fears about the militarization of space are widespread. For example, the recent
development of Anti-Satellite (ASAT) capabilities by rising powers like China and India is …

View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2023-2396. vid This research
investigates the discursive underpinnings of sociotechnical imaginaries associated with …

This paper explores the evolution of outer space activities, focusing on the transition from
government-orchestrated missions to burgeoning commercial development initiatives. It …

Les problèmes complexes à l'échelle planétaire ou" grand challenges" présentent une
difficulté dans l'organisation de l'action collective, compte tenu de leur complexité, de leur …

The central issue of the 'commons' is considered and how its characteristics manifested in
the maritime and outer space contexts impact their governance in similar ways. Central are …