More: Space
Shedding light on the Sun
As questions abound about the Earth’s closest star, scientists are seeking answers critical to forecasting solar flares that threaten satellites and other electronics.
By ANTHONY KING
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Considerations on asteroids and dangers near and far
The solar system is the first stage in the human exploration of space. Observation and the desire to learn more about the sun, moon...
New discoveries and advances ranging from the BRICS countries to Israel, Japan and South Korea
In the previous article we discussed new discoveries and scientific advances ranging from the United States of America to Russia, Great Britain, Germany and...
The History of U.S National Space Policy
In every presidential administration, there is a correlation between space policy evolution and significant events. The process of developing space policy in the United...
World Security Challenges: Space Debris as Multilateral Threat
International cooperation, discussion and agreements are needed to ensure safe, secure and peaceful outer space. At present, there are more than a thousand satellites...
Outer-space: A new dimension of India-China ‘Power Disparity’
The characteristics of a conflict changes over time but the fundamental concept of 'Balance of power' in an International system remains the same. In...
Learning Multilateralism on Obama’s National Space Policy
In June 2010, Obama's new National Space Policy (NSP) emphasizes a broad continuity between its main goals and the overarching themes originally developed by...
The mysterious black behemoths controlling our galaxies
By Anthony King
It was only last year that astronomers were finally able to unveil the first pictures of the supermassive black hole at the...
Can norms of responsible behavior help address the challenges to Space Security?
The main concerns of the international community regarding human activities in outer space have been present since the beginning of the Space Age, as...
Will COPUOS five-year mission produce a new “international governance instrument” for outer space resources?
Introduction
During its 2022 session, the Legal Subcommittee (LSC) of the United Nation’s Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) created a Working...