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"Escalating Space Race Threatens Global Conflict"

AC Grayling warns that the commercial space race for lunar resources could lead to conflict and war, as private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin invest in lunar missions. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits military use of the Moon, is outdated and inadequate for regulating commercial activities. Grayling draws parallels to the Scramble for Africa, highlighting the potential for destabilization and conflict. He calls for a new, robust treaty to prevent exploitation and manage competition in space, emphasizing the need for cooperation and restraint in the pursuit of lunar resources.

via The Telegraph|

#ac-grayling #commercial-space-exploration #moon

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"Ethical Concerns Surrounding the Rising Trend of Expensive Moon Burials"

NASA's recent attempt to return to the Moon was met with controversy due to the inclusion of human ashes and commercial payloads on the Peregrine lander. As space exploration becomes increasingly privatized, questions arise about the ethical and legal implications of sending personal mementos and human remains to the Moon. The lack of clear regulations and oversight in international space law presents a challenge as private companies venture into space. The incident highlights the need for a comprehensive legal and ethical framework to govern commercial activities in space, as the prospect of space mining and colonization looms on the horizon.

via ScienceAlert|

#commercial-space-exploration #ethics #moon-burials

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Lunar Landers Set for Commercial Liftoff

Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are preparing for their first lunar lander missions as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Intuitive Machines showcased its IM-1 lunar lander, which is set to launch in mid-November, while Astrobotic's Peregrine lander is scheduled for a December launch. Both companies are aiming to successfully land on the Moon and deliver payloads for NASA. The CLPS program embraces a "shots on goal" philosophy, acknowledging that not every mission will be successful but that the lower costs of these missions make the risk worthwhile.

via The Space Review|

#astrobotic #commercial-space-exploration #intuitive-machines

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Japan's ispace attempts historic private moon landing, but loses contact with lunar lander.

Japanese company iSpace is attempting to land an uncrewed probe on the Moon, which would be the first time a private firm has landed on the lunar surface. The spacecraft was launched by a Falcon 9 rocket from Elon Musk's SpaceX company last December. The lander will deploy a two-wheeled, tennis-ball-sized robot developed by a Japanese toymaker and a rover from the United Arab Emirates. The primary aim of the mission is to assess the viability of commercial launches to the lunar surface, with iSpace hoping to provide commercial services for a sustained human presence on the lunar surface.

via BBC|

#commercial-space-exploration #japan #lunar-surface