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Adapting Sustainable Space Governance Frameworks to Protect the Rights of Future Global Generations

Space governance is increasingly critical for managing intergenerational equity and global resource access. This research explores how current space policy frameworks can be adapted to address emerging challenges and protect future rights.

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In plain words

Activity in space raises questions of fairness between people alive today and those not yet born. How can the international rules for space be adapted to protect the rights of future generations, including fair access to space resources?

Primary research question

How can sustainable space governance frameworks be adapted to effectively protect the rights of future generations within global policy?

Knowledge gap

What remains worth asking

The source suggests that while principles exist, it remains useful to test the practical application of these principles in specific international space policy negotiations.

Potential contribution

Why it may matter

Establishing robust space governance is essential for preventing future conflict and ensuring equitable access to space resources.

Academic placement

Academic fields and topic tags

Futures StudiesInternational RelationsSpace Law

Study frame: International space policy frameworks and UN-level governance initiatives. · Method signals: Policy synthesis, Legal analysis, Qualitative governance assessment

Possible study pathways

One question, different levels

Postgraduate diploma

International law and space policy

Doctoral

Global governance and intergenerational justice

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Moderate
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Accessible
ethics
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79/100 quality

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APA 7 source

İnan-Şimşek, A., & Atvur, S. (2025). Sustainable space governance as a key to protect future generations’ rights. European Journal of Futures Research, 13(1), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40309-025-00254-8

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