‘Democratizing space’ is more than just adding new players – it comes with questions around sustainability and sovereignty

‘Democratizing space’ is more than just adding new players – it comes with questions around sustainability and sovereignty

A group of people gaze up at the Moon in Germany. AP Photo/Markus Schreiber“India is on the Moon,” S. Somanath, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, announced in August 2023. The announcement meant India had joined the short list of countries to have visited the Moon, and the applause and shouts of joy that followed signified that this achievement wasn’t just a scientific one, but a cultural one. India’s successful lunar landing …

‘Democratizing space’ is more than just adding new players – it comes with questions around sustainability and sovereignty - Tech and Science Post

“India is on the Moon,” S. Somanath, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, announced in August 2023. The announcement meant India had joined the short list of countries to have visited the Moon, and the applause and shouts of joy that followed signified that this achievement wasn’t just a scientific one, but a cultural one. India’s successful lunar landing prompted celebrations across the country, like this one in Mumbai. AP Photo/…