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Outer Space

In: Governance of the Global and Extra-Terrestrial Commons

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  • Michael Roe

    (Plymouth University)

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This chapter provides a detailed discussion of the history of exploration and exploitation of outer space, its geopolitical positioning and place in society, and in so doing it provides a wide-ranging framework for a consideration of its governance and in comparison with that of the maritime sector. It also provides the basis for suggested developments for governance in the future in the light of a wide range of considerations. Fundamental outer space governance principles are proposed and issues such as property rights, tourism, mineral exploitation, ethics, morals and the role of aliens are discussed. Philosophical considerations are detailed including issues such as commodification and markets, infantile narcissism, power balance and its significance to those central to outer space, religion (including Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism and Islam) and the pro-space movement. The contribution and significance of architecture, literature and art are also outlined, whilst the different relationship of outer space to political conventions including capitalism and the historical importance of Marxism/communism in the USSR is considered.

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  • Michael Roe, 2023. "Outer Space," Springer Books, in: Governance of the Global and Extra-Terrestrial Commons, chapter 3, pages 99-169, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-31613-5_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-31613-5_3
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