Firefly Aerospace became the first private company to soft-land a robotic lander on the moon on March 2.
NASA's acting administrator, Janet Petro, stated that the U.S. aims to "dominate" space, particularly the moon, which raised concerns about American policy leaning toward domination rather than leadership.
The comment reflects a more aggressive and self-serving stance, similar to the approach of former President Donald Trump, which could undermine international cooperation.
The moon and surrounding space are part of the "Great Commons," and the growing protectionism and unclear regulations could harm international cooperation.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently claimed it wasn't responsible for a SpaceX rocket that fell over Poland, illustrating gaps in space governance and oversight.
NASA’s aggressive stance may jeopardize decades of international collaboration in space exploration, built on trust and shared effort.
In response to U.S. protectionism, space agencies, including India’s ISRO, should work together to resist unilateral actions and promote international cooperation in space exploration.
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