Manx space group urges election candidates to back treaty
The Isle of Man Mars Society is urging politicians to sign an international space exploration agreement.
The Mars Society on the Isle of Man has urged election candidates to support the island in joining an international space treaty known as the Artemis Accords. The accords, launched by NASA in 2020, are non-binding and have been endorsed by over 70 countries, including the United Kingdom. Chapter leader Stuart Mullan believes signing the accords is a low-risk, high-visibility way for the Isle of Man to demonstrate ambition in space projects.
Mullan emphasizes that membership is free and simply involves committing to shared principles. The Isle of Man's Space Registry already manages satellite filings for major space operators, making it a suitable base for STEM companies and businesses. Such businesses provide essential services like finance, legal support, tax expertise, insurance, and regulatory know-how.
Mullan argues that the Isle of Man possesses the necessary finance, legal, and tax infrastructure to attract a share of the rapidly growing space industry.
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