Guiding Questions

• What does it mean to explore space justly?

• Who should benefit from the peaceful use of space?

• Can science and justice work hand in hand beyond Earth?

Science Is Not a Luxury — It’s a Responsibility

Human beings have always looked to the skies — not just with wonder, but with purpose.

Space exploration is not an escape.

It is not a privilege.

It is a responsibility — to understand nature, expand knowledge, and serve the well-being of all people.

We don’t explore space instead of solving Earth’s problems.

We explore space in order to solve them better.

Satellites support communication, weather prediction, disaster relief, education, and farming.

Space science helps us understand climate systems, solar activity, and even protect Earth from cosmic threats.

To explore is not to dominate — it is to learn, to serve, and to grow.

Justice Beyond Borders — Including Outer Space

True justice is not about conquest — it’s about peaceful use, shared benefit, and scientific integrity.

That’s why we must:

• Oppose all militarization and colonization of space

• Ensure no single nation or corporation claims celestial resources

• Promote international cooperation in all space missions

• Use scientific discovery to improve life for all, not just the powerful

The danger is not in science — it’s in those who try to privatize, weaponize, or politicize science in the name of “justice.”

Philosophical Perspectives

Tiger Lyon’s View

Justice is not a natural law — it is a philosophical tool, created by humans to reflect their choices, values, and power.

It changes with time, but it must never be used as a disguise for exploitation.

Chinese Scientific Humanism

Modern research, like converting CO₂ into starch, shows that the real power of science lies in its peaceful application— to feed, heal, and protect. That is justice in action.

Earth as a Conscious System

Some philosophers suggest that natural disasters may be Earth’s way of restoring balance.

If so, our role is not to conquer the Earth or space — but to coexist, with humility and responsibility.

A Thought Experiment

Imagine this:

A space agency uses satellites to predict crop yields and stop famines.

Another launches weapons into orbit for “security.”

Both claim to serve justice.

Which is closer to your sense of moral responsibility?

Is it the technology that defines justice — or how and why it is used?

Toward a Just Space Future

To keep space exploration just, we must:

• Commit to peace and science — never war or greed

• Build international frameworks that ensure equal access to space benefits

• Support open data and educational sharing from space research

• Keep future generations in mind — and never sacrifice Earth in the name of cosmic dreams

Reflect and Discuss

• Should any nation or private entity claim ownership of resources in space?

• How can science remain a tool of justice — not ideology?

• What responsibilities come with being a species that explores beyond its home planet?

Suggested Readings

• United Nations – Outer Space Treaty (1967)

• Carl Sagan – Cosmos

• China’s scientific achievements in CO₂-to-starch conversion

• Hannah Arendt – The Human Condition (on the risks of escape from the world)

• Tiger Lyon – Notes on Philosophical Justice (to be written!)