Navigating the cluttered frontier

In 2022, debris from a Chinese satellite entered Malaysian airspace and fell into the Sulu Sea, sparking debate on how countries should handle space debris, whether their own or from other countries. — 123rf.com

SPACE may be the final frontier, but navigating it responsibly requires a clear map, especially when there are no borders in space.

Enter the United Nations’ space treaties, international agreements that govern everything from peaceful exploration to debris mitigation.