Matin Pedram and Eugenia Georgiades compare existing regulatory frameworks for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and argue none are robust, transparent, or efficient enough yet to curb monopolistic or rent-seeking behaviors. Likewise, Pedram and Georgiades reveal how national security concerns can be overextended to instead protect domestic space activities. Pedram and Georgiades analyze licensing requirements,… Continue reading The Role of Regulatory Frameworks in Balancing Between National Security and Competition in LEO Satellite Market
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US Commercial Space Regulation: The Rule of Three
John Goehring argues the US regulatory environment for commercial space programs should promote industry growth, comply with international obligations, and preserve national security. Goehring dubs these commercial space regulation efforts as the “rule of three.” After providing a brief background on existing regulatory regimes for commercial space operations, he describes the components of the rule… Continue reading US Commercial Space Regulation: The Rule of Three
Olive Branches or Fig Leaves: A Cooperation Dilemma for Great Power Competition in Space
As the race to space resurges, the United States’ great power competition with China has expanded to the space domain. Without a universally-observed rules regime governing space matters, the United States must be considerate in its engagement with China, acting with the future in mind to secure enduring advantages not only in space, but in… Continue reading Olive Branches or Fig Leaves: A Cooperation Dilemma for Great Power Competition in Space