9 – 11 November 2020

Through lectures, discussions and interactive case-studies we explore:

• The space environment and space technology
• Orbits, their characteristics and management
• Spectrum management
• International space policy principles, regime and institutions
• The law governing space activities: principles & sources of space law, including conventions and treaties, national laws and policies
• Law relating to specific applications: telecommunications and broadcasting, remote sensing, scientific experiment and exploration, the ISS and other manned activities
• Peaceful use of space, military activities & arms control
• Sovereignty
• Space security, debris
• Property rights, commercial activity
• Risk, liability and insurance
• Current and future developments

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LECTURERS

The course will be taught by ISPL Faculty, Advisors and other experts.

• Dr Alice Bunn, Director of International, UK Space Agency
• Dr Christoph Beischl, Research Fellow, ISPL
• Prof Chiara Cellerino, University of Genoa
• Prof Richard Crowther, Chief Engineer, UK Space Agency; ISPL Faculty & Adviser
• Wg Cdr (Ret’d) Dr Gerry Doyle, Snr Programme Manager, Raytheon; ISPL Faculty
• Prof Jean-Jacques Dordain, CNES; past ESA Director-General; ISPL Faculty & Adviser
• Dr Jonathan Eastwood, Director, Space Lab, Imperial College London
• Akiko Hama, Underwriting Manager, Space, Global Aerospace
• Yvon Henri, Former Chief, Space Services; Member, Radio Regulation Board, ITU
• Dr Ranjana Kaul, Partner, Dua Associates
• Prof Sa’id Mosteshar, Barrister; ISPL Director
• Air Commodore (Ret’d) Mark Roberts, Defence & Security, RHEA Group; ISPL Faculty
• Prof David Southwood, Past Chairman, Steering Brd, UK Space Agency; ISPL Board
• Prof Sir Martin Sweeting, Chairman, Surrey Satellite Technology; ISPL Board

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Previous knowledge of law or policy is not required. 

The Course is particularly appropriate for those working in the space sector who wish to increase their knowledge of the current legal and policy framework, in order to take full advantage of the available opportunities and to create new ones.

• Policy-makers in government and international bodies
• IGO and space agency personnel team members concerned with national and international activities in space
• Lawyers and jurists whose practice brings them into contact with space law through legal evidence from satellites, contractual matters or international commerce
• Satellite manufacturing or operation team members in design, manufacture or provision of space products and services
• Managers and team leaders of space operations who wish to better understand the legal and policy issues they encounter, and to be able to plan more proactively
• Insurers, bankers, financiers and executives who need to evaluate legal aspects of risk and liability
• Academics and post-graduate students in law, business or technology
• Others involved in decision-making relating to space activit

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPD)

The course qualifies for CPD for Solicitors and for Barristers in England and Wales.

Other professionals: please contact your respective professional bodies about whether the course will qualify for CPD.

FEES

£ 950  – payable on registration                No VAT is payable. 

For more information contact: SPLC2020@space-institute.org

HOW TO BOOK

Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.

Book by email, with the following required information:

• Full name
• Preferred title
• Employment affiliation
• Work email address

When your booking is received, we will send details of payment and other terms.  Upon receipt of payment, we will confirm your place on the course.