All articles tagged with #space regulations
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) face strict regulations, including bans on certain foods, alcohol, and sexual activities. Foods like bread and chips are prohibited due to crumb issues in microgravity, while alcohol is banned to protect the station's water recovery system. Additionally, sex is not allowed due to privacy concerns, potential equipment damage, and the challenges posed by microgravity.
Billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are leading the charge in space exploration, with plans to industrialize the moon, asteroids, and Mars. However, there are currently no hard rules or regulations in place to govern these activities. As the space economy continues to grow, experts emphasize the need for governments to establish ground rules to prevent potential issues such as commercialization of celestial bodies and destabilization of the global economy. While existing space treaties provide some guidance, they lack enforceability, prompting calls for new regulations to govern the burgeoning deep-space industry.