Collision Course: Why Space Governance is Long Overdue The recent accidental impact of a four ton SpaceX rocket stage on the Moon has sparked renewed calls for an international space traffic control agency.
However, this issue extends far beyond the lunar surface. As we continue to push the boundaries of space exploration and development, our institutional framework is woefully unprepared to keep pace.
One concern raised by the incident is the risk of debris accumulation in orbit. With more satellites being launched every year, the likelihood of collisions increases exponentially.