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Space Policy Edition: The Moral Case for Space Science
Why do we explore space? In this Space Policy Edition rerun, Casey Dreier speaks with philosopher Dr. J. S. Johnson-Schwartz about why space science is a moral obligation, beyond economics or prestige.
Space Policy Edition: Our Moral Obligation to Explore Space
Philosopher James Schwartz shares his thoughts about the ethics of space exploration, commercialization, and settlement.