Whose space is it anyway?

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Kirushney Kalamohan

doi:10.1093/astrogeo/ataf035

July 31, 2025Astronomy & Geophysics

Whose space is it anyway?

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Key Points

The UK aims to decolonise its approach to space governance, shifting from historical practices.
By integrating diverse perspectives, the initiative seeks to redefine the future of astronomical observation.
This exploration highlights the critical role of geological mapping in colonial governance and its implications today.
Emphasizing inclusion, the study calls for a transformation in how space activities are approached by the UK.

Implication

This analysis explores the decolonisation of astronomical observation and geological mapping in the UK, suggesting a shift towards a more inclusive space future.

Abstract

Native-developed tools of astronomical observation and geological mapping were critical to colonial governance, and Kirushney Kalamohan explores how and why the UK might now seek to decolonise and diversify its space future

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a11f54b1d3bfb60dba46 https://doi.org/10.1093/astrogeo/ataf035

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