International Space Organization (ISO)
The International Space Organization (ISO) is an international organization focused on and oriented towards the international cooperation of nations in the technological development of outer space and the aeronautical field. In addition to expanding human limits and frontiers beyond Earth, the primary objective of this association is to maintain minimal control over space races and competitions, control of territories beyond the atmospheric border, ethics in space conquest, and oversight of the various significant missions carried out by any member, among other tasks and functions included in the ISO Space Manifesto.
The ISO was established on September 11, 2033, by King David II of Alhama la Nueva, with its foundation entirely funded by an anonymous Pelaxian billionaire who contributed 17.5 million to establish multiple offices and control, advisory, and contact centers throughout Vallejar.
History and Background
The establishment of the ISO dates back to the ascent to the throne of the current king, David II of Alhama la Nueva, in 1999. At that time, the king sought the complete modernization of Vallejar's civil and military technologies to position the nation among technologically advanced countries. This modernization was based on modifying the budget law and redirecting funds from entirely non-essential areas to drive technological development. In 2001, when this reform was implemented, 9.85% of the total GDP (71 billion) was invested solely in stimulating technological development. Of the total investment, around 35 billion was allocated to the aerospace sector. Despite continued investment in the sector in the following years, the percentage of investment decreased. However, even though the percentage was not as high as before, foreign investment multiplied several times due to the adoption of the Golden Fifth tax system.
For over three decades, Vallejar has been dedicated to researching, developing, and producing numerous advancements in the space domain, especially concerning national security, the efficiency of space missions, and expansion beyond the atmosphere. This is reflected in the Vallejarian space program, which, after investing around 200 billion, reached the lunar surface and initiated the construction of an advanced outpost intended to serve as a bridge to the establishment of a permanent lunar base. Throughout the development and progress of the Vallejarian space program, there have been numerous considerations to establish an international space agency or organization. However, it has consistently been postponed or canceled with the same reasoning: "the lack of development in national aerospace technologies and the perception of a lack of seriousness in the program (it was considered that the program had not achieved enough to be a global reference and lead interplanetary advancement)."
Objectives and Challenges
The prioritized list of objectives includes:
1. Create awareness about ISO and its goals worldwide to educate people, countries, and nations about the importance of international cooperation and collaboration.
2. Ensure that all members understand the regulations and commitments upon joining the organization.
3. Establish ISO bases and administrative buildings in the major cities of member countries to enhance rapid communication and collaboration (build a strong infrastructure).
4. Ensure close collaboration among all members, regardless of their economic capacity and potential investments in the organization.
5. Diplomatically engage all members to improve international relations and streamline communications (reduce global and regional tensions through scientific efforts and close collaboration).
6. Ensure continuous funding from various capable members and willing stakeholders to finance the association.
7. Conduct joint research and development among countries in different aerospace technologies to enhance efficiency, safety, speed, reduce production costs of components and spacecraft, and minimize pollution.
8. Participate in joint missions for launching probes, satellites, and spacecraft, building an international space territory considered as an international space station with semi-permanent crew rotations every few months.
9. Advocate for the integration of all countries into cutting-edge technologies necessary for comprehensive national space development.
10. Achieve lunar landing and develop a collectively built lunar base considered as international lunar territory to expand global boundaries beyond Earth (The base would mark the beginning of civilization's expansion to the stars).
11. Concentrate resources to govern most of the Moon, making bases and settlements self-sufficient with minimal terrestrial intervention, except for the transport of personnel, essential raw materials, and missions necessary for stability.
12. After a certain degree of lunar control, allocate resources for Mars exploration, surface research, and investigate its conversion into a fully habitable planet, initiating the conquest of Mars, which will take much longer than lunar efforts.
The prioritized list of challenges includes:
1. ISO's financial inability to gain recognition independently.
2. Comprehensive understanding of ISO's objectives by all involved parties.
3. Differences between countries and political-economic ideologies causing separation between nations and hindering complete collaboration.
4. Lack of emphasis on space exploration.
5. Inadequate investment in necessary exploration technologies by developing countries.
6. Lack of awareness of the effects of pollution.
7. Lack of solidarity from economically capable countries to invest in developing nations.
Funding
ISO is directly funded by various members, companies, and entities wishing to invest in the organization. Members are not obligated to invest, but by not doing so, they will not have access to the benefits offered by ISO. These benefits include access to foreign investments attracted by the organization, collaboration in research, development, and joint missions with other members, investments in the space sectors of other members, ownership of various stations and interplanetary bases considered international. During its foundation, ISO had an initial amount of 17.5 million for its establishment and an additional 92 million provided by the Vallejarian administration to assist in its constitution and promotion. Public institutions also publicized ISO. The organization is managed and led by the scientist, developer, and aerospace engineer, Fernando Mero Trina.
The management of all economic resources of ISO is fully controlled, public, and can be consulted at all times. This is done to provide security to those nations, companies, entities, or individuals deciding to invest so they know what these funds are used for. Additionally, according to Vallejar law, the country of ISO's foundation, in the case of any funds misappropriation, Vallejar reserves the right to judge those implicated according to the laws of the country.
| Year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2033 (Fundation) | 92 Million |
Expenses and Investment
The expenses and investments made through ISO are entirely transparent and public for everyone at all times. At the time of its foundation, ISO had spent 5.6 million of its budget on mere publicity and the production of a space manifesto. In addition to its distribution, this was done with the aim of making itself known to the world.
ISO's expenses are not absolute, but there are certain optimal guidelines on where the funds that come to the organization should be invested. These guidelines are: 10% Maintenance of all offices and different buildings and locations owned by the ISO organization, 7% payment of salaries to engineers, scientists, researchers, and other private workers of the organization, 3% international advertising to expand the organization's influence, 20% investment for the development of different technologies necessary to improve efficiency, speed, safety, and reduce production costs, 40% for major missions led by various ISO members, 15% investment for developing countries that do not have sufficient resources, and 5% saved as an emergency fund for any extremely important or immediate needs.
Structure
CEO/Principal Manager
The CEO or Principal Manager is currently Fernando Mero Trina, owner of various companies in the space sector. He oversees the general direction of the organization, participates in different meetings,
holds the most important role in the supreme space council, and collaborates with representatives of various states to understand the adversities and goals of each country. This helps align individual goals with common objectives and seek solutions.
Supreme Space Council
The supreme space council, chaired by the CEO, is responsible for drafting, reviewing, eliminating, and modifying ISO standards, resolving conflicts between nations in the space domain, assisting in drafting internationally applicable laws in the space domain, among other different things concerning all member countries.
Nations Council
The Nations Council is responsible for everything related to the member nations of ISO, assists in conflicts, presents different opinions, ideas, projects, differences, research, and other things related to the space field and technology development, as well as international relations.
Common Council
The common council is formed by all nations and deals with general, everyday issues and normal aerospace development issues that need to be addressed by all members. Different decisions of the supreme space council are also reported here.
Member Regulations
ISO's membership regulations are regulated by decisions of the Supreme Space Council. These regulations ensure the good and efficient functioning of all areas where ISO has competencies. The basic rules are respect for counterparts representing the interests of each nation, close collaboration both in space matters and diplomatic communication. Additionally, all members are urged to ensure the security of diplomatic links between the nation and the organization. They are not obligated to do anything beyond being partners; it is intended that the partners themselves seek collaboration generously, selflessly, and without obligations.