Institutional Dialogue Note on the Governance Positioning of Human Readiness & Safety in Space-Enabled Contexts

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Authors: Žana Mihaljević
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Abstract

This publication is an independent institutional dialogue note addressing the governance positioning of Human Readiness & Safety as a distinct domain of responsibility in space-enabled and other high-risk environments. The document is explicitly pre-operational and non-implementational. It does not propose projects, programmes, funding instruments, regulatory measures, or policy actions. Its purpose is to clarify the conceptual governance foundations already established by the author, to articulate ethical and institutional boundaries prior to implementation, and to outline the conditions under which responsible institutional dialogue may occur. This note follows a publicly archived body of original conceptual work developed by the author on Human Readiness & Safety governance, including institutional pathways, sequencing logic, and responsibility framing. It does not modify or expand those frameworks, but situates them within a broader governance context relevant to European and global institutions. The publication is intended as a reference point for institutional reflection and dialogue. No endorsement, adoption, or operational engagement is requested or implied.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Space exploration and regulation Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN