A cosmopolitan theory for space policy and governance
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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
A cosmopolitan theory for space policy and governance
Original language description
Cosmopolitan ideas have been here for centuries and have influenced certain political decisions on various levels, despite the word “cosmopolitan” not being used as frequently as the influence of its ideas. First, the physical characteristics of space are unique and create an environment with potential to fulfil the cosmopolitan moral ideas: equality, universality, and generality. Secondly, we have witnessed decades of cooperation in space on the basis of bringing more benefits to all, particularly in the field of scientific progress. Thirdly, cosmopolitan ideas are embodied in the Outer Space Treaty (OST). This chapter introduces the main principles of cosmopolitan theory and shows its current role in various space policies and issues being discussed in the space community for the forthcoming future in light of the three aforementioned drivers. It shows how cosmopolitanism provides answers on how to govern large technical systems needed for practical applications, such as orbital debris removal or laser propulsion, how to govern colonies in space, or how to develop policies for global security issues emanating from space. The chapter also elaborates on criticism from realist thought or from other theoretical angles portraying cosmopolitanism as naïve idealism. In the final part, the debate about a future possible cosmopolitan regime is introduced though the examples of space mining and the colonising of near space.
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Classification
Type
C - Chapter in a specialist book
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50601 - Political science
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
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Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Book/collection name
Routledge Handbook of Space Policy
ISBN
978-1-003-34238-0
Number of pages of the result
18
Pages from-to
62-79
Number of pages of the book
614
Publisher name
Routledge
Place of publication
Abingdon
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