George Freeman, a Conservative Party member of the British Parliament, says the United Kingdom should become a global leader in regulating space activities, acting like a "watchdog" for satellite launches, space debris, and even lunar mining. Freeman says space is becoming a chaotic "wild west." He wants the United Kingdom to create rules to make space safer and more sustainable, like requiring satellites to be recyclable for easier access to licenses and financing.
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