Economic security in the space economy focuses on securing access to space resources and utilizing them for economic growth and development.

Carbon dioxide is not a key resource in the space economy, while rare earth elements, water, and helium-3 are valuable resources found in space.

The high cost associated with space exploration and resource extraction poses a significant challenge to the economic viability of space resource utilization.

The United States is currently at the forefront of space resource utilization efforts, with companies like Planetary Resources and Deep Space Industries actively pursuing asteroid mining projects.

The Artemis program aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon, enabling further exploration and potential resource utilization.

The Outer Space Treaty, adopted in 1967, establishes the legal framework for the exploration and use of outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies.

The Space Resources Utilization Act aims to encourage private sector investment in space resource exploration and utilization activities.

Space resource utilization raises concerns about pollution of the space environment, depletion of natural resources on Earth, and potential disruption of space ecosystems.

While space resource utilization offers numerous benefits, increased geopolitical tensions is not a direct benefit.

Developing space infrastructure faces challenges such as high costs, technological limitations, and the need for a skilled workforce.

Space telescopes are primarily used for scientific research and not directly related to economic activities.

Communication satellites serve various purposes, including enabling global communication networks, providing internet access, and facilitating satellite navigation systems.

The United States has the largest number of operational communication satellites in orbit, followed by China and Russia.

Developing a sustainable space economy requires addressing challenges such as balancing economic interests with environmental concerns, ensuring equitable access, and promoting international cooperation.

UNOOSA is the United Nations body responsible for coordinating international cooperation in space activities.