On Space Ethics: "Thorley and Gunn…

On Space Ethics: "Thorley and Gunn (2007) rely heavily on the testimony of indigenous people. To extend their approach and taking the Earth as whole, situated in outer space, the entire human population is indigenous. Whether Earthlings or Spacelings, humanity exists on this tiny planet and its interests as a whole depend on the welfare of both Earth and space. My point here is that, to follow Tilley’s argument that valueless space becomes valued place by virtue of its relationality, the Earth does not exist in isolation, but in terms of its relationships with other celestial bodies. It is actually in outer space, surrounded by it, part of it. In that sense, the boundary between space on Earth and the ‘outer space’ beyond the Earth’s atmosphere disappears. Organic life is only sustained on the Earth by its relationship with the Sun and Moon and, in turn, our solar system only exists in relation to the Milky Way, our galaxy, and our galaxy is part of a greater structure which underpins our entire universe."