AS 91821 · 4 credits · Internal
Space ethics
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This standard asks you to analyse the ethical issues involved in human activities in space. You need to explain the main science concepts related to a specific space activity (like space tourism, space stations, or space exploration), then examine the ethical impacts—both positive and negative—and consider different viewpoints on whether it's worthwhile.
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What you actually do
- ·Choose a specific human activity in space (such as space tourism, the International Space Station, space colonisation, or space probes) and explain the main science concepts behind it
- ·Identify and describe the impacts—both benefits and harms—that could result from this activity
- ·Discuss ethical questions like: Who should make decisions? Whose rights matter? What counts as fair or good?
- ·Present multiple perspectives on the activity—from different cultures, worldviews, or interest groups
- ·Weigh up the different viewpoints and provide a reasoned judgment about the ethics of the activity
AAchieved
You explain the main science behind a space activity and identify several ethical issues with different impacts, showing you understand the topic.
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