Excellent points. The laws and principles are there, but we have to work on putting them into practice, and accountability. What practical things can we do to demonstrate that we are upholding core values and agreements? And what tools do we have to raise concerns about others, without escalating? My instinct is always to start small and build from there. Sharing more information about space missions, more robust pre-notification practices, bringing more orbital information into the public domain etc. I echo your concern that the security concerns are not limited to nuclear weapons.
This feels especially timely given the current instability in the United States and the growing mistrust of major space actors. We have no real way to hold them accountable. I agree with the author, this is an important piece. Should we start writing the policy ourselves? What steps can those of us in the public sector take? I think Nuclear bans are important, but don't think they are enough. My personal worry is around future kinetic threats which could strike without warning and with no way to stop them. Thank you, Jessica West, for continuing this work even when progress feels slow.
Hi Jeremy, yes indeed. We decided to work on this piece and publish Jessica West precisely for this reason, because its timely. I would love to Jessica to join us in this discussion and tell us what she thinks should be done now..She is in Canada, she will join us in few hours I believe ;)
Excellent points. The laws and principles are there, but we have to work on putting them into practice, and accountability. What practical things can we do to demonstrate that we are upholding core values and agreements? And what tools do we have to raise concerns about others, without escalating? My instinct is always to start small and build from there. Sharing more information about space missions, more robust pre-notification practices, bringing more orbital information into the public domain etc. I echo your concern that the security concerns are not limited to nuclear weapons.
This feels especially timely given the current instability in the United States and the growing mistrust of major space actors. We have no real way to hold them accountable. I agree with the author, this is an important piece. Should we start writing the policy ourselves? What steps can those of us in the public sector take? I think Nuclear bans are important, but don't think they are enough. My personal worry is around future kinetic threats which could strike without warning and with no way to stop them. Thank you, Jessica West, for continuing this work even when progress feels slow.
Hi Jeremy, yes indeed. We decided to work on this piece and publish Jessica West precisely for this reason, because its timely. I would love to Jessica to join us in this discussion and tell us what she thinks should be done now..She is in Canada, she will join us in few hours I believe ;)