Space colonization is an inevitable reality, with time as its only obstacle. While innovations in this direction are generally viewed as a positive advancement in humanity’s long-term future, crucial ethical concerns are often forgotten in common discourse. Before humanity makes further strides toward being an interplanetary species, the ethics of the ownership of land and resources in space, the fair allocation of resources, and the violation of any rights must be analyzed. If humanity insists upon moving forward with space colonization, numerous aspects must be reconsidered to ensure a morally proper and ethical operation.
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Implications of Interplanetary Translocation
The recent successful landing of NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars gives us cause to consider the extent to which we are ethically obligated to prevent the “contamination” of other planets with earthly life.
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Galactic Law and Ownership
11/9/2020 Space exploration is as fascinating as it is frightening. With plans to explore Mars and beyond proposed for upcoming decades, sooner rather than later,…
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Should we Colonize Mars?
10/14/2019 Since the discovery of liquid water flowing on its surface, the idea of colonizing Mars has become more and more feasible. Elon Musk and…
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