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Recent probes by NASA rovers found the first unmistakable evidence that some Martian rocks were once wet with water and were part of an environment that could have supported life. These and other confirmations represent a new chapter for the writing of international Space Law that will protect and m...
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| Summary: | Recent probes by NASA rovers found the first unmistakable evidence that some Martian rocks were once wet with water and were part of an environment that could have supported life. These and other confirmations represent a new chapter for the writing of international Space Law that will protect and manage critical Martian resources. Traditional environmental law and international diplomacy offer some practical guidelines for confronting such situations. Environmental problems of water management on Earth are normally localized or regional, and their effects are self-evident. Such events are addressed largely through unilateral actions, national legislation, and occasionally international treaties, usually trying to correct problems only after they have occurred. However, the international community needs to respond effectively to the new environmental challenges of the Martian resources like the protection of water. |
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