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The Ethics of Space Exploration and the Duty to Protect the Environment

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What is the primary ethical principle guiding space exploration?

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The principle of non-maleficence
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The principle of non-maleficence, or 'do no harm', is the primary ethical principle guiding space exploration. It requires that we take all reasonable steps to avoid causing harm to the environment, both on Earth and in space.

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