Fearing Isolation, Russia Caves on UN Space Guidelines

Fearing Isolation, Russia Caves on UN Space Guidelines
Fearing Isolation, Russia Caves on UN Space Guidelines

The next hurdle may be bringing the military/intelligence community on board because the often norms “do not translate into rules of engagement,” says Carissa Christensen, CEO of Bryce Space & Technology.

The Tale Of The Russian, The Butter Knife And Space

We learned of the tale of the Russians, the butter knife and space. It was January 2014. Rose went to Moscow to meet with his Russian counterpart.

New UN Guidelines For Space Sustainability Are A Big Deal

New UN Guidelines For Space Sustainability Are A Big Deal
New UN Guidelines For Space Sustainability Are A Big Deal

You probably don’t know it, but in early February 87 countries agreed to voluntary guidelines to enhance the long-term sustainability of the space domain, a significant achievement in space diplomacy.

Given that it took eight years to reach this agreement on a set of non-legally binding measures that largely reaffirm existing practices, it is not surprising that it was not widely covered in the news. But it matters.

‘Landmark’ Space Policy Shift As China, Others Agree To Space Code of Conduct Talks

‘Landmark’ Space Policy Shift As China, Others Agree To Space Code of Conduct Talks
‘Landmark’ Space Policy Shift As China, Others Agree To Space Code of Conduct Talks

WASHINGTON: After years of grudging refusal to do much more than discuss the possibility of talks on a space code of conduct, China has begun discussions on a multilateral code as part of a larger UN effort, as well as committed to specific goals known in the trade as “transparency and confidence-building measures” (TCBMs). “It is…