BLUF
The re-entry of space debris, exemplified by the 1978 Kosmos 954 incident, exposed First Nations communities in Canada to radioactive contamination; highlighting the global environmental, legal, and geopolitical ramifications of the early Space Age.Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise the operational and environmental hazards posed by space debris re-entry and the implications for civilian and military communities in affected regions.
- Understand the legal frameworks governing space liability and international accountability, including the 1972 Space Liability Convention.
- Analyse the strategic and humanitarian considerations when foreign technology failures impact local populations, particularly in remote or Indigenous areas.
