“There are two ways that technology is developed to benefit humanity: one is by war and the other is by space exploration (Coles 2016).” Since 1969, the United States has sent many astronauts and scientists into outer space. Almost half a century of exploration has helped in creating the abilities in medical and technology that are possessed today. Without the exploration of areas beyond our atmosphere, humanity would not have the luxuries and safe guards that it has today. Space exploration plays a key role in the functioning and well-being of society; therefore, private entities who are not associated with the government should not be allowed to have operations that take place beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
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The Outer Space Treaty specifically states that private entities can launch and have access to outer space, but that “private actors cannot establish private property rights in outer space (WILJ 2016).” The government is responsible for acknowledging and allowing for the private ownership of property. This treaty prevents other countries (that are capable of space exploration) from overstepping bounds that create a war like situation. “Article VIII ensures that private space exploration entities will not lose ownership of launched or constructed space objects (WILJ 2016).”This means that any object launched into outer space is solely the property and responsibility of its …show more content…
Knowledge is not something that is measured in currency but in intelligence. The information and the benefits that come from space exploration must remain in the control of the people and not private parties. The benefits could be taken and used for the financial gain of the companies. In a time where humans are at risk of facing perils on a daily basis, the United States cannot afford to pass up on a solution.
Private companies do not have to respond to the guidelines stated in the Outer Space Treaty. Law makers have established that even though nations cannot claim sections of the galaxy for themselves, individual entities may have the opportunity to establish territories in space. This loophole could lead to boundaries and lines being crossed that would set countries on the path to an intergalactic war. If private entities are to take part in space exploration, there needs to be a supervisory program in place to monitor the exploration of any program other than those associated with the
With any group project, rules and guidelines …show more content…
The Outer Space Treaty specifically states that private entities can launch and have access to outer space, but that “private actors cannot establish private property rights in outer space (WILJ 2016).” The government is responsible for acknowledging and allowing for the private ownership of property. This treaty prevents other countries (that are capable of space exploration) from overstepping bounds that create a war like situation. “Article VIII ensures that private space exploration entities will not lose ownership of launched or constructed space objects (WILJ 2016).”This means that any object launched into outer space is solely the property and responsibility of its …show more content…
Knowledge is not something that is measured in currency but in intelligence. The information and the benefits that come from space exploration must remain in the control of the people and not private parties. The benefits could be taken and used for the financial gain of the companies. In a time where humans are at risk of facing perils on a daily basis, the United States cannot afford to pass up on a solution.
Private companies do not have to respond to the guidelines stated in the Outer Space Treaty. Law makers have established that even though nations cannot claim sections of the galaxy for themselves, individual entities may have the opportunity to establish territories in space. This loophole could lead to boundaries and lines being crossed that would set countries on the path to an intergalactic war. If private entities are to take part in space exploration, there needs to be a supervisory program in place to monitor the exploration of any program other than those associated with the