BSA takes part in space sustainability panel discussion

TDT | Manama

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His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Aseeri, CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA), participated in an open panel discussion on the overview effect, the change in perspective experienced by astronauts when seeing Earth from space.

The session featured astronaut Eiman Jahangir and international experts in space philosophy and explored how the human perspective of Earth from space shapes future approaches to space sustainability and supports efforts to ensure a safe environment on Earth.

Dr. Al Aseeri noted that the dialogue, organised in collaboration with the Frank White Institute and the Space Debris Foundation, addressed three key themes.

Existential transformation

The first centred on existential transformation, considering how viewing Earth from space reshapes human awareness of global responsibility, beyond political boundaries, and highlights the fragility of the ecosystem.

The second focused on space sustainability, stressing the need to shift from a “space colonisation” mindset to one of “responsible stewardship”, particularly as the number of satellites is expected to exceed 60,000 by 2030.

The third theme highlighted the unity of human destiny and the close interconnection between humanity and Earth in the face of global challenges.