3. Balancing Needs: Protection of Space Science

Papers

1. Ethical and legal considerations in preventing the contamination of space

2. International Responsibility to Protect Freedom of Outer Space Exploration versus Freedom of Use of Outer Space

3. The relationship between “exploration” and “use”: The due regard principle as a tool to protect space science

4. Open Science and Commercial Secrets

5. Observations of Satellites in DECam Images: A Mitigative Proposal for Satellite Intrusions

6. Sky Full of Stars or Satellites: The Impact of Mega-Constellations on Ground-based Astronomy

7. A Walk in the Dark and the Law of Satellite Megaconstellations

8. Mega-constellations of Satellites and their Impact on Astronomy: Exploring the Role of Article IX of the Outer Space Treaty

9. Concentrated lunar resources: imminent implications for governance and justice

10. Planetary Protection Lunar Policy: A Case Study in Balancing COSPAR Guidelines, Scientific Consensus, NASA Policy, and Mission Implementation