ScienceAstrophysicist Jonathan McDowell explains why space needs international traffic control

Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell discusses the demands created by a new era of sustained lunar activity and space exploration. The accidental collision of a four-ton SpaceX rocket stage with the Moon highlights the widening gap between humanity’s expanding presence in space and the institutions needed to manage it responsibly. His analysis moves beyond the mechanics of the impact to examine the broader need for international space traffic governance and coordination.