What it is
Space settlement governance concerns public administration, safety, dispute resolution, civil services, records, participation, and continuity in off-Earth communities.
Why it matters
Settlements will require rules that outlast any single mission, company, or political cycle.
Current governance gap
Current space law does not provide detailed civil-administrative structures for long-duration settlements.
CGI work
The Lunar Project explores settlement scenarios as a way to test institutional design questions early.