Outer Space Governance
The Outer Space Governance and Policies group explores the emerging intersection of theoretical physics, chemistry, ethics, and global politics beyond Earth’s atmosphere. From the militarization of orbital space to the ethical dilemmas of extraterrestrial colonization, the group examines how law, diplomacy, and policy frameworks must evolve alongside rapid scientific advancement. As space becomes an increasingly contested and commercialized domain, OSGP challenges students to think critically about sovereignty, equity, and governance in the final frontier.
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Astropolitics, Orbital Militarization & Spacepower Theory
This topic explores the growing role of space in global security, focusing on the deployment of orbital weapons, space-based deterrence, and the strategic implications of kinetic and cyber warfare in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It examines how the Outer Space Treaty is becoming outdated in the face of private-sector militarization and sovereign ambitions beyond Earth. The discussion is grounded in theories such as Astropolitics, Mahanian Geopolitics, Spacepower Theory, and Clausewitzian military strategy adapted to space conflict.
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Extraterritorial Sovereignty, Cosmic Resource Conflicts & The Governance of the Final Frontier
This section investigates the legal and political challenges of sovereignty in outer space, addressing the tensions between territorial claims and jurisdictional authority. It contrasts the Moon Treaty and Artemis Accords in defining ownership and resource rights on celestial bodies, while also analyzing the rise of corporate space actors and interplanetary capitalism. The analysis is framed through concepts such as Westphalian Sovereignty in space, Extraterritorial Law, and Space Commons Theory.
