Can several Space Pirates occupy the same continuous Space Path?
No. It is assumed that a Space Pirate is controlling the entire Space Path it is on. As per the rules on page 8, second paragraph right side, while on the Space Path, the Space Pirate prevents any other opponents Space Ship or Flying Saucer from traveling (therefore, using or being on) that Space Path. This means, no other players Space Pirate can be placed on the same Space Path as another players Pirate; nor can the Space Paths containing two different players Space Pirates ever be connected to each other.