Alvin Harvey, Postdoctoral Scholar in Team Space Enabled, spoke at the "Decolonize Science to Bridge Worlds" panel at the UN's Science Summit 2024.  In addition to Harvey, the speakers included Frank Tavares, Natalie Trevino, and Aparna Venkatesan, and the session was described in part by the following;

"The modern space exploration initiatives led by government agencies and the private sector raise ethical concerns reminiscent of historical colonialism. This discourse around space exploration is increasingly addressing the need to identify and move beyond the colonial paradigm. The current approach parallels historical colonialism on Earth and the current ambitions to colonise the Moon and Mars. The decolonisation of space exploration requires a new ethical framework prioritising sustainability, equity, and environmental protection. International treaties urgently need to be updated to reflect these priorities and ensure that space remains a shared and protected environment."