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Space Policy & Law Course CPD

11 – 13 October 2021, Online.
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Cybersecurity & Online Privacy
On 15 July 2021 ISPL held an on-line Seminar to increase awareness of remote work-related Cybersecurity threats and . . . [more]

National Organisational Arrangements
ISPL is delighted to announce its Space Organisational Arrangements Project to advance co-operation among . . . [more]

ISPL Dictionary of Space Terminology
The London Institute of Space Policy and Law (ISPL) is delighted to announce the . . . [more]

ISPL Director Awarded CBE
Professor Sa’id Mosteshar's contribution to space policy and law was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday List. He . . . [more]

India: New Space Policy
On-line seminar on 28 July 2020 explained changes to Indian space policy "aimed at boosting private . . . [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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