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Globalization and Space

Globalization and Space. Can Problematic Issues be left at Home? Jason Paterson. Defining the Problem. From ‘Space Junk’……… To ‘Whose Junk?’ To ‘Why is there Junk?’ To ‘Who else is going to put more junk up there?’ To ‘How did this happen - Who is in charge?’ Resulting in …….

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Globalization and Space

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  1. Globalization and Space Can Problematic Issues be left at Home? Jason Paterson

  2. Defining the Problem From ‘Space Junk’……… • To ‘Whose Junk?’ • To ‘Why is there Junk?’ • To ‘Who else is going to put more junk up there?’ • To ‘How did this happen - Who is in charge?’ • Resulting in ……. This Sounds Familiar.

  3. A Brief Synopsis of World History • Christopher Columbus (c. 1451– 1506) • European Colonial Mindset • Industrial Revolution • Accelerated Globalization • October 4, 1958 So it begins………..

  4. Presently

  5. Globalization is WIP Benefits are being realized, however: • Conflict exists on many levels • Not everyone is ‘on board’ • Not a level playing field • Cultural/Ethical barriers exist • There is no Global Consensus for Sustainability on Earth Begging the Question…..

  6. Do we bring these problems into Space?

  7. ‘Let me take this thing for a Spin’ • Manned Private Efforts vs. Government • Satellites (Government & Private) • Collaborative Efforts • Space Tourists Subsidizing Govt Efforts • ‘Star Wars’

  8. Organization?

  9. Criterion for a Regulation Model • Solution must not impede science • Must elevate collaboration in Global Community • Must appease continual environmental degradation • Shall strive to establish a framework that could impact existing global framework

  10. An Opportunity It is still possible to think outside the box: • UN Regulation of all Orbit and beyond activity • All nations regardless of technology / capital requirements contribute to mandate(s) Why?

  11. According to the Globalization concept, each entity is a stakeholder • American Heritage Dictionary - glob·al·ize (gl b -l z )  tr.v.glob·al·ized,glob·al·iz·ing,glob·al·iz·es • To make global or worldwide in scope or application.

  12. “The only thing new in this world is the history that you don't know” Harry S. Truman Second Stage of Delta 2 Rocket near Georgetown, TX, on 22 January 1997

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