Astronomy and satellite constellations: an international lens
Abstract This article summarizes recent findings of the CPS Work Package 2 Working Group concerning international law and policy relevant to the protection of dark and quiet skies. It identifies existing gaps in the understanding and application of relevant international instruments, extracts lessons learned from previous analyses, and proposes future steps to address orbital light and spectrum pollution. In particular, the article emphasizes the need to use multiple approaches alongside space law, such as policy advocacy and public engagement, to diversify strategies and achieve more effective solutions.
Authors
- Rafael Moro Aguilar
- Andrew Falle
- Adam Dong
- Tiffany Nichols (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3664-963X)
- Anne-Sophie Martin
- O. F. Ostapenko
- Aaron C. Boley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0574-4418)
- Charlotte Hook (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5438-1311)
- Sarah Thiele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7442-6926)
- Yana Yakushina
- Mukulu Kioko
- Jonathan Kaley-Isley
- Christopher Martin
- Andrew Williams
- Carmen Artigas Moreno
- Rayan Khan
- Tamara Blagojevich
- Andrew Simon-Butler
- Christopher D. Johnson
- Marieta Valdivia Lefort
- Roohi Dalal
- Giuliana Rotola
Institutions
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- Florida International University (US)
- Princeton University (US)
- SMC Corporation (Japan) (JP)
- Space Foundation (US)
- SKA Telescope, Australia (AU)
- Institute for International Legal Studies (IT)
- Universidad ORT Uruguay (UY)
- University of Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez (CU)
- Secure World Foundation (US)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s1743921324000863
- Primary Topic
- Space exploration and regulation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00