At the United Nations, progress on space sustainability is gradual

Diplomats and other specialists see hints of development at the United Nations (UN) on space sustainability, but they warn that any type of enforceable agreement might take many years. Officials said a United Nations resolution passed with overwhelming support in December might assist generate momentum for additional discussions on the formulation of space conduct rules in presentations at the Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference on September 17.

Countries were encouraged to submit their opinions on the present and prospective hazards and security concerns to space systems, as well as proposals for “norms, regulations, and principles of appropriate…