A network-based framework for interplanetary logistics governance: organizational resilience and technological cooperation in space missions

• Proposes a governance framework for interplanetary logistics based on organizational networks. • Integrates empirical case studies and complex network modeling. • Demonstrates resilience trade-offs across ISS, Artemis, SpaceX/Blue Origin and OSIP. • Introduces a five-pillar model for distributed, intelligent and cooperative logistics. • Offers implications for international space policy and multilateral cooperation. The advancement of space exploration demands novel organizational and logistical approaches capable of supporting long-duration missions in interplanetary environments. This article proposes an interplanetary logistics governance framework grounded in the theory of organizational networks, with a focus on resilience, interoperability and multilateral collaboration. The methodology employs theoretical and empirical triangulation, integrating a systematic literature review, analysis of four case studies (ISS, Artemis, SpaceX/Blue Origin and OSIP-ESA), complex network modeling using topological metrics and structural robustness simulations. The resulting framework is structured around five core pillars: distributed governance, collaborative logistics, data sovereignty and security, technical and organizational interoperability and distributed artificial intelligence. Empirical application demonstrates the framework’s alignment with diverse institutional architectures and its potential to reduce costs, expand logistical capacity and enhance failure resilience. A phased implementation roadmap spanning the period 2025–2040 is presented, including recommendations for progressive adoption in terrestrial, cislunar and interplanetary contexts. Furthermore, a case study focused on the Artemis Program illustrates the practical feasibility of the proposed model. The article also outlines a research agenda comprising eight priority areas aimed at integrating the framework into international treaties and space-related public policies. The results indicate that the proposed framework provides a solid conceptual and operational foundation for transitioning from centralized models to collaborative, modular and sustainable logistical ecosystems-thereby contributing to a new era of interplanetary governance based on intelligent networks.