Why Space Matters and How to Govern It

Since the establishment of the Outer Space Treaty in 1967, space has been understood to be a "global commons" in which no country has sovereignty. But today, with over 90 countries and dozens of private companies operating in space—with the backdrop of a challenging and dangerous geopolitical environment on Earth—can actors still be expected to proceed "for the benefit of all"? In this Ethics Empowered: Leadership in Practice convening, an expert panel grapples with ethical questions on governance, militarization, and emerging technology in space. For more, please go to:

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Why Space Matters and How to Govern It is an episode from Carnegie Council Podcasts by Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs.

This episode is 58:51 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2026.

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