Shift from competition to collaboration in international space exploration, with the U.S. now leading an international coalition for projects like the Artemis program.
It notes Japan will join an upcoming Artemis mission, the first time a non-American will walk on the moon, signifying growing cooperation. However, Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution on preventing weapons in space.
Over 50 years, space exploration has helped problems like climate change and health issues through research. New projects are connecting more people.
As the ISS ends, private stations may rise, requiring more public-private collaboration to ensure access. However, current space laws are outdated and don’t cover new technologies.
The U.S. has established the Artemis Accords and encourages emerging nations to join, but countries may also partner with rivals like China, complicating governance.
Broad cooperation across industries and nations is needed to shape affairs and safely develop the frontier, following principles of open diplomacy and representation.
Source: Space
