Topic guide

Space settlement governance

Institutional questions for sustained human presence beyond Earth.

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.