Criteria for environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the space industry

The article analyzes the need to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in the context of the rapid commercialization of the space industry and the global sustainable development agenda. The main risks and regulatory gaps in ESG measurements are revealed. Special attention is paid to the comparison of national regulatory regimes in the USA and in the Russian Federation, as well as international initiatives. The directions of improving the space management system to ensure compliance with ESG standards are proposed.