## 8 Conclusions  
This article has outlined the current context in Outer Space with regards to the escalation of the launching and formation of mega-constellations of satellites. While these mega-constellations offer many prospects, such as global internet connectivity, which would be to the benefit of much of'mankind', as outlined in Section 3, the use of this wording in the Outer Space Treaty was intended to ensure that all of mankind benefitted from the use of Outer Space and currently, this is not the case. As outlined in Section 4, the impact of the first satellites that will form these mega-constellations are already being seen by professional astronomers and research into the effects on the astronomical practices of Indigenous Peoples and their relationship with the sky and the universe has also highlighted concern for Indigenous astronomy, some of the significances of which are outlined in Section 5. While Indigenous astronomy constitutes an integral part of the culture of many Indigenous Peoples, there has been no practical work done in ensuring that this intersection between international space law and the rights of Indigenous Peoples is sufficiently regulated. It is in the absence of such regulation that this article proposes the opening of a dialogue, at the international or domestic level, to allow for the inclusion of Indigenous voices in the conversations on the present and future of satellite mega-constellations with respect to their impact on Indigenous astronomy. Overall, the threat posed by satellite mega-constellations to Indigenous astronomy and associated Indigenous knowledge is a problem that arguably requires immediate attention. While progressive steps have been taken, such as VisorSat by SpaceX, to dim the view of satellites to the naked eye, these attempts at mitigation of the immediate problem do not rectify the wider issue of the need for astronomy, cosmologies and relations with the sky of Indigenous Peoples to be included as important considerations in the planning and decision-making processes in international space activities. Therefore, if the visibility of satellites to the naked eye were to be rectified in the near future, it is argued that the need to include Indigenous voices would remain equally as imperative. As was noted in Section 5.3 with respect to [PERSON] et al. 's research of the peoples Indigenous to Bawaka Country, the encroachment of satellites into Outer Space as it currently stands is not only affecting the spiritual connections of Indigenous Peoples to ancestors but could also be interpreted as a modern iteration of colonisation. These are issues pertaining to Indigenous astronomy that cannot be rectified by technological advancement and need to be discussed in an equal dialogue. While Section 7 suggests both international and domestic avenues to include Indigenous voices, it is likely that currently, the most promising option could be a collaboration between the IAU and Indigenous Peoples in bringing issues forward before UNCOPUOS. The issue of the impact of mega-constellations on the practice of astronomy has already been highlighted at UNCOPUOS as an area of concern, and the IAU has already taken steps towards recognition of the impact of satellite constellations on Indigenous Astronomy. While the aforementioned IAU 'Dark and Quiet Skies' 2022 Report was a positive step, as noted in Section 7, future collaboration would require further recognition of the specific and acute impact on Indigenous Peoples. Any such collaboration would require a large proportion of Indigenous voices and would need to be dealt with appropriately as singular and separate to the impact on professional astronomy. This avenue would also require a willingness from both the IAU and affected Indigenous parties, but the positive first steps have been made.