Humane orbits. A Scenario planning study for sustainable futures of space
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2020
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Master's Programme in Creative Sustainability
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en
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102
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Space, in particular, the low Earth orbit (LEO) is a very dynamic environment with an ever-increasing number of missions launched every year. This, just like on Earth creates a whole layer of traffic to manage in sustainable ways. This study looks through transformative futures thinking applying scenario planning and Causal Layered Analysis (CLA) to learn the values that have been shaping the space activities in LEO, and how those values should evolve in order to drive sustainability. Some of the questions asked in the study include future scenarios use in evoking discussion on the sustainable future of space among the decision-makers and space science and technology community. As well as, learning the underlying values that could shape the future of space in a sustainable manner. This thesis study on sustainable space future has resulted in four transformative futures scenarios that serve as discussion prompts, and a policy reflection. It has been recognized that there is a need for holistic solutions to address the sustainability of space. This could be in the range from inclusive discussions on the values with which space domain activities are being shaped to proactive actions of space operators and focus on research and development of sustainable technologies.Description
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Gaziulusoy, IdilThesis advisor
Gaziulusoy, IdilPalmroth, Minna
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space sustainability, space environment, scenario planning, causal layered analysis, transformative futures thinking, low earth orbit