Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell explains why we need an international space traffic control agency

A four-ton SpaceX rocket stage impacted the Moon. While the collision poses no threat to Earth, France 24 reports it exposes a critical gap between humanity's expanding presence in space and the institutions needed to manage it responsibly. Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell of Durham University points out how unmanaged infrastructure could jeopardize future astronauts, scientific installations, and the long-term viability of lunar exploration—underscoring the need for international space traffic coordination.

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