SPACE ETHICS AND SOCIETAL IMPACT

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Examine the moral and societal challenges that emerge as humanity expands its presence beyond Earth. Students explore ethical frameworks related to space exploration, resource use, planetary protection, and responsible commercialization. The course emphasizes sustainability and longterm stewardship of space environments in the face of growing technological and economic activity. Through case studies and contemporary debates, learners analyze how space endeavors shape global equity, security, and the future of human society.