Pollution, saturation, colonisation… L’Église appelle à protéger l’Espace, « ce bien commun de l’humanité », des erreurs commises sur la Terre

In brief

The Church is calling for ethical standards in space exploration to protect outer space as a common good for all humanity. According to a report by CathoBel, the Church seeks to prevent the repetition of environmental and social mistakes made on Earth from occurring in space.

Current challenges in space include the presence of thousands of satellites, orbital debris, competition for resources, and increasing militarization. The Church notes that competition between nations and private companies is already impacting this frontier. To address these issues, the Church intends to promote ethics to ensure space remains a resource that serves all people rather than falling victim to greed or saturation.