Tag: Space Policy
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Latvia Joins Artemis Accords to Promote Peaceful Space Exploration
Latvia Signs Artemis Accords, Joining Global Efforts for Peaceful Space Exploration Latvia has announced its intention to sign the Artemis Accords, expanding the coalition of nations committed to peaceful, cooperative space exploration under NASA-led guidance. The move brings a new Baltic member into a pact that already includes dozens of countries spanning multiple continents. As…
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Latvia Joins Artemis Accords, Expands Global Coalition for Peaceful Space Exploration
Latvia Joins Artemis Accords, Expanding a Global Framework for Peaceful Space Exploration Latvia has officially announced its intention to sign the Artemis Accords, becoming the 60th nation to join the international initiative led by NASA. The move signals not only Latvia’s interest in space science and exploration but also a broader push toward peaceful, cooperative…
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Latvia Joins Artemis Accords as 60th Signatory for Peaceful Space Exploration
Latvia Enters the Artemis Accords Latvia has announced its commitment to the Artemis Accords, becoming the 60th nation to sign the NASA-led framework for peaceful space exploration. The move places Latvia among a growing international coalition dedicated to ethical guidelines, safe operations, and transparent cooperation in the final frontier. What Are the Artemis Accords? The…
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Can a Private Space Station Fill the Gap When the ISS Falls in 2030?
The ISS’s Twilight and the Question of Continuity The International Space Station has long been humanity’s, and the world’s, shared laboratory in orbit. Its planned retirement around 2030 raises a fundamental question: who will carry forward the scientific, tech, and educational momentum built over more than two decades? NASA and its international partners envision a…
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Why the Moon is Not the South China Sea: Reframing Lunar Space Ahead of the Next Race
Introduction: A World Watching, Yet a Lesson in Perspective As nations set their sights on crewed lunar missions, the impulse to compare the moon program to terrestrial sovereignty disputes is understandable. The Moon, unlike the South China Sea, is not a patchwork of claims and counterclaims with conflicting maritime rights. Yet the temptation to frame…
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Can Private Space Stations Really Fill the ISS Gap After 2030
Introduction: The ISS’s Legacy and the 2030 Milestone The International Space Station (ISS) has shaped decades of space science, international collaboration, and public imagination. As its planned deorbit approaches in 2030, the question on many minds is whether private space stations can step in to fill the resulting gap. While private players are racing to…
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Why the Moon Is Not the South China Sea: Reframing Lunar Space Ahead of the Next Race
Rethinking the Narrative: The Moon vs. the South China Sea The push toward crewed lunar missions has often been framed as a reprise of the geopolitical race that once swirled around the South China Sea. But equating the Moon with regional sovereignty disputes risks misreading both the goal and the future of space exploration. Rather…
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Meet Point Nemo: The Island of Space, and the ISS’s Quiet Farewell in 2030
Introduction: A Quiet Milestone in a Trailblazing Era On a Sunday that marked a poetic milestone, the International Space Station (ISS) reached 25 years of continuous human occupation. Since humans first settled a persistent scientific outpost in orbit, the ISS has been more than a research lab; it has been a symbol of international collaboration,…
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ISS at Point Nemo: 2030 Deorbit Ends an Era
Introduction: The 25-Year Milestone On November 2, the International Space Station (ISS) marked the 25th anniversary of continuous human presence in orbit. Since its first module was launched, the station has served as a shared laboratory, a symbol of international cooperation, and a testbed for life in microgravity. Yet with aging hardware, tightening budgets, and…
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Point Nemo: The Final Ditch Day for the International Space Station in 2030
Introduction: A Remote Final Chapter Point Nemo, the oceanic dead zone farthest from land, is set to become an unlikely stage in space history. By 2030, the International Space Station (ISS) is planned to complete its life cycle and make a controlled end-of-service re-entry. This planned deorbit, guided by international space agencies, aims to safely…