“Satellite #megaconstellations operated by developed countries are affecting the pristine night skies of other nations, affecting astronomical observations and #Indigenous practices. International regulation that includes the views of Indigenous peoples and appropriate compensation are called for.”
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-026-02810-z

#Space #Satellites #SpaceLaw #SpaceEthics #DarkSkies

Today CSE filed our Reply Comment with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission challenging Reflect Orbital's application to commercialize the night sky. We maintain that the FCC must uphold legal mandates by requiring a comprehensive environmental review before granting any authority that alters our shared nighttime environment.

Read our full filing here: https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/reflect-orbital-reply-comment-2026

#SpaceEnvironmentalism #DarkSkies #FCC #SpaceLaw #NEPA

Frontier justice: navigating the future legal landscape for private actors in space law

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/frontier-justice-navigating-the-future-legal-landscape-for-private-actors-in-space-law/

"International agreements covering rocket pollution include the Outer Space Treaty and Liability Convention. They require countries to avoid harmful contamination and to accept responsibility for damage caused by their #space objects. Those principles are reflected by several International Court of Justice rulings and opinions on preventing cross-border environmental harm."

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/19022026/commercial-space-travel-environmental-threat/

#SpaceEnvironment #Environment #SpaceLaw

Vũ trụ đang đứng trước nguy cơ “miền Tây hoang dã” khi thương mại hoá: các tập đoàn công nghệ lớn tăng tốc khai thác, đưa vấn đề quyền sở hữu và đạo đức không gian lên đỉnh tranh luận. 🌌🚀 #VũTrụ #SpaceCommerce #ĐạoĐứcKhôngGian #SpaceEthics #QuyềnSởHữu #SpaceLaw #TechGiants #ThươngMạiHóa #SpaceExploration

https://vtcnews.vn/vu-tru-nguy-co-tro-thanh-mien-tay-hoang-da-khi-thuong-mai-hoa-ar998950.html

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Hague, We Have a Problem

Armed conflict is a grim feature of our time: some 130 wars are currently raging worldwide, each exacting a catastrophic human toll and offering all too many real-world case studies in the application of international humanitarian law (IHL). Yet beyond this sobering reality, fictional thought experiments can also serve as a powerful tool to spark

#ArmedConflict #Cyberspace #SpaceLaw

https://voelkerrechtsblog.org/hague-we-have-a-problem/

A blog by researcher Yarin Eski and partners about space-related harm, crime, justice, and ethics. Everyone can contribute or discuss ideas. Boosts appreciated!
Blog: https://www.spacecriminology.net/blog
"[..] we need critical reflection on responsibility, accountability, and harm. The blog is open to those with a professional/expertise interest in these issues. Interdisciplinary and critical perspectives are very welcome".

@sundogplanets #space #spacelaw #spacecriminology #spaceMining #sustainability

An interesting diplomatic communication today from #France toward #Russia: https://onu.delegfrance.org/france-reaffirms-its-support-for-international-space-law

"France reaffirms its support for international space law, which must be complemented by confidence-building and transparency measures, as well as by the development of norms of responsible behavior.

"In the face of threats, our primary safeguard remains compliance with the international legal regime applicable to outer space, and first and foremost the 1967 Treaty, which is its cornerstone.

"In this regard, France reiterates its concern about the potential placement of weapons of mass destruction in outer space, which would constitute a flagrant violation of Article 4 of the 1967 Treaty, and a major threat to international peace and security.

"In addition, France is involved in ongoing discussions in the competent bodies on ways to prevent an arms race in outer space. The most appropriate approach to this end is the development of norms of responsible behavior that promote mutual understanding and reduce the risks of uncontrolled escalation. These norms could serve, if necessary, as a basis for the subsequent development of new legally or politically binding instruments."

#OuterSpace #SpaceLaw

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Your Space or Mine?

Once the domain of Cold War rivalry, space exploration today has become the shared contention of national governments, billionaires and private corporations alike. With corporations like SpaceX and Blue Origin offering space tours, colonization of Mars and more, the key question this article aims to address is: Can the current international re

#InternationalLaw #PrivatisationOfSpace #SpaceLaw

https://voelkerrechtsblog.org/your-space-or-mine/