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How will shared resources in space, from satellites and space debris to mining of celestial bodies, be managed?
Commons in Space is a virtual conference where interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners gathered to explore how to solve collective action problems and ensure long-term sustainability of space exploration activities.
Given the heightened attention on the concept of outer space as a global commons following the April 2020 Executive Order, which stated that outer space should not be treated as such, the conference explored the role of private actors in space exploration and approaches to ensuring equitable access to the benefits of space research.
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Past
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Learning and education, Policy and business
Environment
Earth, LEO, MEO, GEO, Moon and Mars
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Key accomplishments
- Successfully planned and executed the first Commons in Space Conference, held from February 24-26, 2021, which attracted 145 participants.
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