Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about
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A space ethicist highlights the harsh realities of space, contradicting the romanticized notion of a pristine frontier.
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Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about
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2026-01-17 22:45
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While it's easy to romanticize space as an escape to a pristine frontier where people will float weightlessly among the stars, it’s worth remembering there are no oceans or mountains or chirpy birds in space. It's “not nice up there,” said Rubenstein. “It is not nice at all."
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Original article published by TechCrunch on January 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.