Annotated Bibliography For A Research Paper

An annotated Bibliography for a Research Paper Titled “Ethics behind space commercialization: space pollution.”

Silverman, E M. (1995), Space environmental effects on spacecraft: LEO materials selection guide. NASA contractor report 4661, part 1.

Silverman oversees NASA space activities, over and above assuming a managerial role within Northrop Grumman Aerospace systems. Section 2.3 of this publication gives an analysis of the effects of space debris on spacecrafts and satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO). Silverman details how orbital debris particles have different impacts on spacecrafts and satellites – with the larger particles potentially damaging to the internal parts; and the smaller particles (which is more abundant in the LEO) causing wear and tear of the spacecraft/satellite's hull. Silverman examines the extent to which space is polluted and goes on to examine how space debris impedes space activities. The laws governing space pollution will be explored in the other

I am in agreement with the authors that the agent-centered restrictions approach is advocated over the intrinsic value approach (introduced by Alan Marshall) on the basis that according objects in question a certain amount of intrinsic value is highly controversial in itself. However, this approach is still applicable to certain situations and should not be shunned off by the authors so quickly. I believe the three approaches work hand in hand, and the most ideal approach is a mix of these approaches presented. This paper gives a comprehensive view on the possible ethical approaches and allows me to explore and employ these various approaches in my final