Failures and Successes of the Outer Space Treaty
Since the inception of space exploration, numerous countries have aimed to harness the potential of this vast and unclaimed domain. At the outset of the Space Race, the United States and the Soviet Union recognized the imperative of establishing regulations to curtail the escalation of nuclear arms technology. This Space Race was initiated to curb […]
US Response to Iran’s Space Program
Amid US concern over Iran’s nuclear capabilities, the Middle Eastern nation’s space programs have also come under scrutiny. Tehran’s interest in space dates back to 1957, when the country joined the United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). Iran’s recent technological achievements have raised concerns about the potential for expanded space development […]
Introduction to the India-China Space Race
Introduction India and China have heavily invested in their respective space programs since the 1960s, with both countries vying to become a leading space power. The space race between the United States and the Soviet Union had a major influence on China and India, leading the two Asian nations to make space development a priority. […]
Effects of War in Ukraine on the Global Space Industry
The space industry is a collaborative, international field of study. Space agencies rely on states’ diplomatic efforts to establish and sustain partnerships that facilitate manned and unmanned missions to space. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022 had significant diplomatic ramifications, particularly because Russia is a major player in the space industry. Waves of […]