To infinity – who's in charge of outer space?

09/06/2025 46 min
To infinity – who's in charge of outer space?

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How do nations work together to control access to our vast universe, negotiate who gets what resources, or even who gets to set up new colonies on far away planets? And how do we ensure that we don’t just export earthly conflicts on take-off? ‘Unlocking Cooperation: Space Diplomacy’ is a talk from the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. SpeakersDr Diane HowardFormer Director of Commercial Space Policy at the National Space Council in The White HouseMai'a CrossDirector at the Center for International Affairs and World Cultures at Northeastern UniversityAnn C ThresherAssistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University