Space activities contribute to the well being of society through monitoring the environment, weather prediction, mitigating natural disasters providing valuable warnings and preparation for such disasters. This is just one aspect to enhancing our safety as technologies develop we can continue to improve our co-ordination and strategies; in particular to regional conflicts reducing instability through working as a 'community'. That is another aspect to space activities is working as an international community to further our scientific understanding and continue to develop technological capabilities. The International Space Station is an obvious example as we work together with one of the many end goals of improving our health and our understanding of the human body in weightless conditions. The sense of 'community' is also built upon global telecommunications and information technology applications. We will continue to interact with other on many levels; transporting cultural knowledge and education throughout the whole world.
Private space activities have entered a new realm making what was thought an improbable dream one step closer to reality. Just as the mariners of this world took to the oceans and sailed around the world, discovering, it was inevitable space would capture our thoughts and our hearts. It is human nature to search, explore and challenge ourselves in order to understand our place in this universe. Our curiosity is the key to developing our social awareness to forge a better life for the future and in particular for those living in less developed areas of the world.
Ms
Johanna
Catena
Graduate of Air and Space Law
University of Leiden, Netherlands
Professional Category:
Legal
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