"Of all the threats in space, it's what the UN calls "a blurring of the line between civilian and military uses" that fires the imagination most. But there are other concerns: collisions between satellites, flight congestion, space debris hitting other spacecraft or falling to Earth, asteroids... Viewed as a mass of problems, it may seem as though we're "staring at a perceived wild tiger," says Helen Tung, a space lawyer and lecturer based at the University of Huddersfield, UK."
""I don't think we can say we want space development, that we want to engage more countries, we want peace and prosperity, and yet act contrary to that," said Tung. "If the intention is there, there must be a way to say, 'What can we do to move things forward?' And I think it's the private space sector which is going to push the legislation and states to change.""
A blurring of the line between civilian and military uses of space creates significant strategic and security concerns. Collisions between satellites, flight congestion, space debris striking spacecraft or falling to Earth, and asteroid hazards compound operational and safety risks. Existing space treaties and legal frameworks were designed during a Cold War era dominated by two powers and are now outdated. Some states have enacted national laws to enable commercial exploitation of space resources, challenging global norms. The expanding participation of nations and a growing private space sector will drive legal and regulatory changes to manage safety, access, and peaceful use.
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