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Space Café Radio - Space Debris and Policy: A Conversation with Prof Michael Byers
32 minutes Posted Oct 2, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Space Cafe Radio - Space Debris and Policy: A Conversation with Prof Michael Byers
The Outer Space Institute's Mission
Collaboration and New Issues
Global Network and Policy Influence
Controlled Reentry Advocacy
Governance Gaps in Space
Debris and Anti-Satellite Tests
Military Developments in Space
Mega Constellations and the Night Sky
Governance Frameworks for Mega Constellations
Challenges with SpaceX's Approach
Environmental Impact Assessments for Mega Constellations
The Role of Reliable Allies in Space
Inclusion of the Global South in Space Governance
The Importance of Multilateralism in Space
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In this episode of Space Café Radio, Torsten Kriening sit down with Professor Michael Byers, co-director of the Outer Space Institute in Vancouver, to discuss pressing issues in space governance. Recorded at a scenic street café in Berlin, Michael  sheds light on the potential future crisis in Earth's orbit, comparing it to the current plastic crisis in our oceans. 

He talks about the mission and methods of the Outer Space Institute, the influence of academic research on policy-making, and the urgent need to address the environmental impact of space activities. Michael discusses topics ranging from space debris and mega constellations to international space policy and advocacy against kinetic anti-satellite weapon tests. 

Useful literature:

Who Owns Outer Space? 

International Law and the Arctic 

Who Owns the Arctic? 

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