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• Space Policy and Good Governance

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  This Cybrary contains useful resources for the NSS Virtual spUn Debates in the form of journals, interviews, websites, and more. 
  Updated: May 2023
  
  
  
  

  Contributor:  Dr. L.J. Edmonds

• Interviews

  As our civilization moves out into the solar system and beyond, will we be ready to govern ourselves in a way better than we have here on Earth? Space policy thinker, Lorna Jean Edmonds, shares her thoughts out space governance and universalization. 

  
  

• Journals

  The Journal of Space Law is the world's oldest journal devoted to space law. The University of Mississippi has published the Journal of Space Law since 1973. The Journal was published under the leadership of the late Dr. Stephen Gorove from 1973 to 2000. The National Center for Remote Sensing, Air, and Space Law, has published it since 2003.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  The Annals of Air and Space Law is a journal produced and published by the Institute and Centre of Air and Space Law, Faculty of Law, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
  

• Videos and YouTube Channels

  Who Owns Space? In this TedX Talk, Justine Kaznika emphasizes the critical role of law and policy in shaping (and preparing for) the privatization of space. She addresses public-private partnerships and cross-border relationships as critical ingredients for successful development of the commercial space industry.  

   

  
  Space Belongs to No One - Professor Von Der Dunk presents at PINC zinc on space law
  
  Universalization Debate - International Space Development Conference, May 2018 - This debate is focused on the question of "whether universalization can promote global peace through cooperation." During the course of the debate, student teams (ages 12 - 14), discuss the future of space governance, the sustainability of humanity through cooperation, and the nature of space as the next frontier. 
   

   
  
  Crises Stability in Space: China and Other Challenges - So much has happened in the dynamic and rapidly evolving space domain of the past few years, and this timely panel moderated by Bruce MacDonald, SAIS adjunct professor, discusses SAIS Foreign Policy Institute's report Crisis Stability in Space: China and other Challenges. Contributions from ADM Dennis Blair (USN, Ret.), Brian Weeden, Victoria Samson, Dean Cheng, Karl Mueller, and Bruce MacDonald. 
   

   
  
  The Truth About Space Debris 
   

   
  
  
  
  YouTube Channels
  
  TMRO Space News: is a weekly live show about humanity's exploration of the cosmos. With a focus on human space flight, this show looks at all of the new things happening on Earth and on orbit to help get the first boots on Mars.       
  
   

                                 
  
  SciShow Space:explores the universe a few minutes at a time. We share everything from just after the beginning of time to new innovations in space exploration. For the most recent space science, check out our new videos on @SciShow. And for young thinkers, visit SciShow Kids!
  
   

   
  
  National Space Society Channel: to promote social, economic, technological, and political change in order to expand civilization beyond Earth, to settle space and to use the resulting resources to build a hopeful and prosperous future for humanity.
  
   

   
  

• Articles
  1. Universalization, The Interconnection of Outer Space Development and the UN 2030 SDGS: The 21st Century Leadership Imperative
  2. Common benefit from a perspective of “Non-traditional Partners”: A proposed agenda to address the status quoin Global Space Governance
  3. The Need for a United Nations Space Policy
  4. Outer Space: Ungoverned or LackingEffective Governance?New Approaches to Managing HumanActivities in Space
  5. National Laws Governing Commercial SpaceActivities: Legislation, Regulation, & Enforcement
  6. Governance Beyond the Global: Who Controls the Extraterrestrial?
  7. China in Space:Ambitions and Possible Conflict
  8. Establishing a Legal Framework for Property Rightsto Natural Resources in Outer Space
  9. Governing the World within the Universe: The Next Frontier of Universalization?
  10. Governing the World within the Universe: The Next Frontier of Universalization?
  11. Spreadsheet Repository of other articles

• Universities

  List of Universities that have Space Policy, Governance, and Law programs 
  
  

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  University of California, San Francisco	UCSF has implemented Archibus, a new space management and inventory system for the campus that provides improved reporting and analytics to decision makers. The Medical Center and Campus are now using the same Space Management System. The project entailed extensive process redesign work to ensure UCSF has processes to maintain accurate space data. Click here for more details.
  University of Mississippi School of Law	National Center for Remote Sensing, Air, and Space Law
  Leiden University International Institute of Air & Space Law	International Institute of Air & Space Law - Netherlands
  McGill University's Institute of Air and Space Law	Institute for Research in Air and Space Law
  The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs	Space Policy Institute
  University of Melbourne (Australia)	The Centre for Resources, Energy and Environmental Law (CREEL)
  The University of Cape Town	SPACE LAB
  International Space University	Space Studies Program 2009
  American Public University The International Space University	Online Master Of Science For Space Professionals ISU is the sole university worldwide devoted entirely to space education since 1987. Today, ISU is made up of a unique network around the world with a Central Campus in Strasbourg, with hubs in the USA and the AsiaPacific region, and partnerships with leading space organizations worldwide.

  
  

• Treaties
  Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
  
  Space Treaties and Conventions
  

• Reports

  Space Security Index 2017: Space Security Index 2017 is the fourteenth annual report on developments related to safety, sustainability, and security in outer space, covering the period JanuaryDecember 2016. It is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activities and provide a common, comprehensive, objective knowledge base to support the development of dialogue and policies that contribute to the security and sustainability of outer space.

  UNIDIR Space Security Conference Report: This report provides a summary of UNIDIR’s Space Security Conference Series which has convened a wide range of stakeholders and actors in the space domain. This year’s iteration, entitled ‘Sustaining the Momentum: the Current Status of Space Security’, sought to facilitate dialogue on foundational concepts, provide overviews and updates from a series of space actors and regulatory bodies, examine the key political and legal initiatives currently under consideration by the international community, and discuss the best way forward in terms of a multilateral space security regime.

  United Nations Office of for Outer Space Affairs Documents and Resolutions Database

• Experts in Space Governance and Policy

  Stephen Hawking	Theoretical physicist	https://www.ted.com/speakers/stephen_hawking
  Prof. Dr. Frans G. von der Dunk	Space Lawyer	http://www.iislweb.org/bio/Bio-dunk.pdf
  David A. Welch	Senior Fellow & Chair of Globl Security in Center of International Governance Innovation.	https://www.cigionline.org/person/david-welch
  Marcia Smith	founder and editor of SpacePolicyOnline.com and President of Space and Technology Policy Group, LLC (SpaceTech). Previously she was Director of the Space Studies Board and of the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board at the U.S.	http://www.spacepolicyonline.com/contributors/marcia-smith
  Leonard David	Space journalist, reporting on space activities for over 50 years.	http://www.leonarddavid.com/leonard-david-bio/
  John M. Logsdon	esearch interests focus on the policy and historical aspects of U.S. and international space activities. He is author of the award-winning John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon (2010) and After Apollo? Richard Nixon and the American Space Program (2015)	https://spi.elliott.gwu.edu/
  Dr. James A. Vedda	Dr. James Vedda has been with the Aerospace Corporation in Arlington, Virginia since March 2004 performing policy research and analyses for various U.S. government customers	http://www.thespaceshow.com/guest/dr.-james-.-vedda

  
  

• Related Organizations

  • American Astronomical Society (AAS):A major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers focused on enhancing and sharing humanity's scientific understanding of the universe as as diverse and inclusive astronomical community.

  • Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF): The leading voice for the commercial spaceflight industry focused on laying the foundation for a sustainable space economy and democratizing access to space. 

  • Secure World Foundation: An endowed, private operating foundation that promotes cooperative solutions for Space sustainability and the peaceful uses of outer space.

  • The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA): The worlds largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession, focused on igniting and celebrating aerospace ingenuity and collaboration.

  • The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA): An independent non-government organization recognized by the United Nations focused on fostering the development of astronautics for peaceful purposes, recognizing individuals who have distinguished themselves in a branch of science or technology related to astronautics, and promoting international cooperation in the advancement of aerospace science. 

  • The National Space Society (NSS): the preeminent citizens voice on space exploration, development, and settlement. 

  • The Space Settlement Institute: A non-profit association founded to help promote the human colonization and settlement of outer space. 

  • United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA): works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space, and in the utilization of space science and technology for sustainable economic and social development. 

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