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US Bans DA-ASAT Tests
United States committed “not to conduct destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile testing, and that . . . [more]

Space Policy and Law Course 2022 CPD
24 – 26 October 2022, Online. ISPL‘s interactive annual course explores space policy and law to . . . [more]

Ukraine War Impact on Space
The Russian attack on Ukraine was preceded by loss of . . . [more]

New Appointment
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dr Christoph Beischl as the Associate Deputy Director of . . . [more]

Risks in Commercial Space
ISPL Research Fellow, Dr Christoph Beischl, took part in the November SpaceTalk panel on the topic. The . . . [more]

German Space Policy: New Government
No significant space policy change is expected under the likely coalition to form the German government. Their . . . [more]

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The London Institute of Space Policy and Law

Welcome to ISPL

Our Mission

To carry out impartial study of space policies and related law.

To promote sustainable use of outer space for the benefit of all.

Educate and inform present and future policy-makers, judges and lawyers.

To apply a multi-disciplinary approach, informed by scientific, technical, economic and social factors.

To foster a diverse international faculty, researchers and visiting scholars.

Who We Are

ISPL is an independent institution with a faculty of leading academics, legal and policy professionals, scientists and engineers, political scientists and others active in the space sector. Together we offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of space activity.

World leaders in the space sector serve on our Board of Directors and Board of Advisers.

ISPL has close links with the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), national space agencies, commercial enterprises, law firms and academic institutions around the world. We collaborate with many educational and research organisations, and are associated with the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, London University.

What We Do

Research in space policy and law topics, independently or commissioned by international, government and private entities.
Examine the merits and consequences of alternative policies and laws.
Encourage postgraduate research and degrees in space policy and space law.
Provide courses, seminars and lectures for other institutions
Provide industry and practitioner seminars on topical subjects.
Offer continuing professional development (CPD) seminars and courses accredited by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and the Bar Standards Board.
Offer intensive courses on space-related topics.
Publish our research reports, studies, background documents and other space law and policy material online.

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