Policy

NASA publicly unveiled the Artemis Accords last week, a list of principles that would form the basis of bilateral agreements between the US and nations in the exploration of space.

On April 6, 2020 US President Donald Trump signed an executive order effectively stating that US companies can exploit space resources.

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has finally publicly made available the Socio-Economic Benefits of Space Utilization final report they received in 2018.

Heading into 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal minority government will need to tread carefully to stay in power, but that shouldn’t effect the space file.

Earlier this year the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) held a Space Security Conference that included several Canadian voices and was co-organized by The Simons Foundation Canada.

The 2019 Space Security Index is now available and the report contains positive developments, but clearly shows more work needs to be done.

Humanity’s use of space is increasing every year as more nation states join the space club and commercial activities increases. It is important that all stakeholders work together towards a sustainable space environment.

In the second episode of Terranauts, Iain Christie has a conversation with William “Mac” Evans.

At the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) final town hall in Toronto last week Conservative MP Erin O'Toole told SpaceQ that "he anticipates" a Conservative government "would" honour Canada's commitment to NASA's Lunar Gateway and Artemis program. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY