I would say no to this question. To establish an effective and legitimate global consensus, broad participation from the international community is required. However, the problem is that access to …Read MoreI would say no to this question. To establish an effective and legitimate global consensus, broad participation from the international community is required. However, the problem is that access to space resources is currently limited to a small number of technologically advanced countries, such as the United States, China, and Russia. As a result, these countries could shape a global consensus in ways that preemptively secure their own advantages, which could constrain future countries that later achieve scientific and technological progress and seek to engage in outer space development.Read Less
As space resources become more accessible, a global agreement would help prevent conflict, promote fairness, and ensure resources are used responsibly for the benefit of all countries.
No, at this point in time I do not think that a global concensus on the management of space resources is needed. Currently, space resource extraction remains limited (and largely experimental at) …Read MoreNo, at this point in time I do not think that a global concensus on the management of space resources is needed. Currently, space resource extraction remains limited (and largely experimental at times) due to the lack of tools and technology that have been developed to address this so far. However, as activities expand and potentially become more commercially viable as technology grows, international guidlines should be revisited and put in place if necessary in the future.Read Less
I would say no to this question. To establish an effective and legitimate global consensus, broad participation from the international community is required. However, the problem is that access to …Read MoreI would say no to this question. To establish an effective and legitimate global consensus, broad participation from the international community is required. However, the problem is that access to space resources is currently limited to a small number of technologically advanced countries, such as the United States, China, and Russia. As a result, these countries could shape a global consensus in ways that preemptively secure their own advantages, which could constrain future countries that later achieve scientific and technological progress and seek to engage in outer space development. Read Less
As space resources become more accessible, a global agreement would help prevent conflict, promote fairness, and ensure resources are used responsibly for the benefit of all countries.
No, at this point in time I do not think that a global concensus on the management of space resources is needed. Currently, space resource extraction remains limited (and largely experimental at) …Read MoreNo, at this point in time I do not think that a global concensus on the management of space resources is needed. Currently, space resource extraction remains limited (and largely experimental at times) due to the lack of tools and technology that have been developed to address this so far. However, as activities expand and potentially become more commercially viable as technology grows, international guidlines should be revisited and put in place if necessary in the future. Read Less