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Ethics of Biology and Biotechnology in Space

Biology and biotechnology are indispensable enablers for the future of human space exploration and the creation of long-term habitats in space. After all, biology provides environmental services crucial to sustaining life on Earth. This project seeks to develop ethical guidance for biology and biotechnology use in space to inform international standards and foster international cooperation.

Project Leader

Mai’a Cross

Dean’s Professor of Political Science, International Affairs, and Diplomacy; Director of the Center for International Affairs and World Cultures

Mai’a Keapuolani Davis Cross is the Dean’s Professor of Political Science, International Affairs, and Diplomacy and Director of the Center for International Affairs & World Cultures at Northeastern University. She is also Life Member of the Counc…

Ethics of Biology and Biotechnology in Space

Project Leader

Mai’a Cross

Dean’s Professor of Political Science, International Affairs, and Diplomacy; Director of the Center for International Affairs and World Cultures

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