Privatization and commercialization of space exploration could influence labor practices differently than state-run programs. Unlike early space efforts driven by national pride and public funding, today’s space industry increasingly operates under corporate priorities like profit maximization and competitive advantage. So worker safety and rights are going to be an issue for sure here. Thank you great post!
Really enjoyed reading this, Erika. Talking about negative externalities in real terms, instead of the abstract manner in which they're often dismissed, is such an important and sadly overlooked part of Space Discourse as it exists today.
Privatization and commercialization of space exploration could influence labor practices differently than state-run programs. Unlike early space efforts driven by national pride and public funding, today’s space industry increasingly operates under corporate priorities like profit maximization and competitive advantage. So worker safety and rights are going to be an issue for sure here. Thank you great post!
Really enjoyed reading this, Erika. Talking about negative externalities in real terms, instead of the abstract manner in which they're often dismissed, is such an important and sadly overlooked part of Space Discourse as it exists today.