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Space and National Security – A Quick Overview

The strategic importance of space for national security cannot be overstated. Once the frontier of scientific exploration and technological advancement, space has evolved to become an integral part of national security frameworks globally. From satellite-based navigation systems to intelligence gathering and military communications, the utilization of space has become deeply embedded in the functioning of modern defense systems. This article provides an overview of the many facets of space as they relate to national security, including satellite technology, space warfare, international law, ethical considerations, and the concept of space as critical infrastructure.

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What is Nationalism and its Relevance to the Space Economy?

Nationalism can take different forms, including ethnic nationalism, civic nationalism, and cultural nationalism, among others. While the concept has played a significant role in shaping modern states and international relations, it is also associated with both positive and negative outcomes, ranging from national unity and independence to exclusion and conflict.

Space Economy and Environmental Social Governance: Navigating the Final Frontier

This article discusses the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in shaping the space economy and ensuring that the final frontier is explored responsibly.

Intergovernmental Organizations and Their Impact on the Space Economy

Outer space, once the exclusive province of superpower nations during the Cold War, has evolved into an arena for a growing number of stakeholders. As accessibility to the ‘final frontier’ increases, the ‘space economy’ has emerged as a multidimensional ecosystem involving commercial enterprises, non-profit institutions, and intergovernmental organizations (IGOs). This article reviews the role and relevance of IGOs in the expanding space economy.

Navigating the Final Frontier: A Guide to Governance of the Space Economy

In the context of the space economy, governance refers to the system of rules, principles, policies, norms, and institutions that shape and regulate activities related to outer space. This article provides a detailed look at the objectives of governance, institutions involved, and the tools available to establish governance.