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The 21st century has ushered in a new era of space exploration. The firmament is no longer limited to space superpowers. As private companies and emerging state actors enter the cosmic stage, international cooperation, resource ownership, and space security are increasingly urgent issues. The NASA Committee places delegates at the center of these critical issues to explore their intersection with space exploration. Delegates will address critical challenges such as extraterrestrial resource extraction governance, satellite deployment protocols and orbital debris management. They will also consider how space-based technologies can support environmental protection on Earth.

Topic A: Artemis Program and Sustainable Lunar Presence
As long as humans have eyed the final frontier, space agencies have aimed to build permanent settlements on the Moon. Spearheaded by NASA, the Artemis program aims to return astronauts to the moon and build long-term infrastructure for humans. However, building a permanent human presence on the Moon introduces many open questions and challenges. Who governs lunar settlements? How do we prevent militarization of the Moon? What roles do private companies play in shaping this extraterrestrial future? Delegates will navigate complex questions of resource ownership, astronaut safety, and international collaboration to balance scientific exploration with political realities and security concerns.

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