Arts and humanities have a role in understanding space exploration | Letters

Prof Abbie Garrington reflects on an interview with the physicist Laura Grego about the battle for our skies Where are the arts and humanities in current debates about space research? The physicist Laura Grego tells us we “have to be aware of what is happening in space”, that we should probe Elon Musk’s potential “appropriation” of space via satellite, and that our spacefaring era raises questions about our stewardship of the Earth for future generations, and the significance of human culture…