SPACE POLICY AND LAW COURSE 2024 CPD
Friday, May 10th, 2024
4 – 6 November 2024, Online: ISPL is pleased to announce the programme for the Space Policy and Law Course for 2024.
This interactive annual course explores space policy and law to inform professionals in the space sector about the policy and legal principles and the latest developments affecting space activities.
The course is taught by leading experts on the topics covered, which include:
The space environment and space technology, orbit characteristics and management
Space policy principles, regime and institutions
Laws governing space activities; principles and sources of space law; treaties
National laws and policies
Laws relating to specific applications including communications and spectrum management, remote sensing, scientific experiment, exploration and manned activities
Use of Artificial Intelligence in space systems
Peaceful use of space; responsible use and space traffic management
Military activities and arms control
Sovereignty, property rights, commercial and private activity
Risk, liability and insurance
Space security, natural hazards and debris
Current and future developments
LECTURERS
The course will be taught by leading international experts. A full list of lecturers is given in the programme.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Course is particularly appropriate for those working in the space sector who wish to gain or increase their knowledge of the current legal and policy framework and be informed on matters of topical interest:
• Policy-makers in government and international bodies
• IGO, NGO and space agency personnel• Military personnel• Lawyers and jurists
• Commercial and consulting space sector firm members • Satellite manufacturing or operation team members
• Managers and team leaders of other space operations
• Investors, insurers, bankers, executives who evaluate space related risk and liability
• Academics and post-graduate students in space related law, business or technology
• Others involved in space related activities, decision-making or research
Undergraduates: please register for one of our other courses or lectures.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
The course qualifies for CPD for Solicitors and for Barristers in England and Wales. Other professionals should please contact their professional bodies about whether the course will qualify for CPD.
FEES
£1,400
No VAT is payable.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
This is an interactive online lecture and discussion-based course and is therefore limited in size. The information provided in the course will be reinforced with case studies.Previous knowledge of policy or law is not required. There is no required reading before the course. Before the course participants will receive a reading list that may be supplemented after the course to expand their knowledge in general or on specific topics. Slides presented by lecturers will be provided following the course.
HOW TO APPLY
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply by a message to Events@ispl.org providing:
Subject: SPLC 2024
Full name:
Preferred title:
Job title or occupation:
Organisation:
Work email address:
cancellation, refund and other terms.We will confirm your place on the course on receipt of payment.
For more information contact: Events@ispl.org
THE PROGRAMME
ONLINE
MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2024*
1. SPACE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY – 09.15 – 10.30* [JE]
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Delimitation of Space and Airspace
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Environmental characteristics
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Orbits, types of Spacecraft, Mega-constellations
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Discussion and questions [MS]
BREAK – 10.30 – 10.45
2. POLICY FORMULATION AND INSTITUTIONS – 10.45 – 12.00 [AKVS]
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Policy Principles, Peaceful Use, Non-appropriation, Cooperation and Non-interference
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Policy development, Institutions and Diplomacy
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International and National Institutions – nature and role
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UN COPUOS, ESA, Regional Organisations and operating methods
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National Policies, formulation and implementation
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Discussion and questions [DS]
LUNCH – 12.00 – 13.00
3. THE LEGAL REGIME – 13.00 – 14.15 [PJB]
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Sources of Space Law, Outer Space Treaties, UN Resolutions
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Other regimes – Antarctic, Law of the Sea and Air Law
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International Responsibility and Liability distinguished
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National Space Laws and Licensing
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Norms, Practices, Guidelines, Regulations and Standards
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Discussion and questions [OS]
BREAK – 14.15 – 14.30
4. THE LAWS GOVERNING SPACE APPLICATIONS – 14.30 – 15.45 [TM-Z]
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Sovereignty, Property Rights
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Earth Observation: Data v. Information; UN Principles; Disaster Charter
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Scientific experiment, Exploration and Exploitation
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Crewed and Robotic activities: ISS; Chinese Space Station
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Lunar and Planetary Stations
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Discussion and questions [IZ]
BREAK – 15.45 – 16.00
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5. SPACE POLITICS AND DIPLOMACY – 16.00 – 17.15 [HLM]
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EU, EUSPA and ESA Relationship
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UK ESA and EU Relationship
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Space Powers Mid-century, China, EU, India, Japan, Russia, US
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Discussion and questions [RK]
TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2024*
6. COMMERCIAL SPACE ACTIVITIES – 09.15 – 10.30 [LJS]
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Nature and Range of Commercial Space Ventures
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PNT Applications and Services
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Spaceflight and Spaceports
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Small Satellite Mega-constellations
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On-orbit Servicing
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Regulation, Market Access
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Recovery and Return
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Active Debris Removal
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Discussion and questions [MR]
BREAK – 10.30 – 10.45
7. RISK, LIABILITY AND INSURANCE – 10.45 – 12.00 [AS]
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Laws Governing Liability (Risk and Fault)
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Liability for Debris and Obligation not to Create, SDA
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Active Debris Removal – Remediation vs Mitigation
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Insurance
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Discussion and questions [TM-Z]
LUNCH – 12.00 – 13.00
8. CURRENT AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS – 13.00 – 14.15 [RJ]
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Large Constellations
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Extra-terrestrial habitation
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Resource Extraction (Private & State participation, property rights,appropriation and the
issue of Territory vs. Resources, and other concepts)
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Space-based Solar Power
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Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems
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Discussion and questions [J-JD]
BREAK – 14.15 – 14.30
9. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS – 14.30 – 15.45 [LR]
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Telecommunications and Broadcasting: The Role of the ITU
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Orbital Positions, Co-ordination
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Spectrum management: Frequency Efficiency and Market Reach
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Harmful interference, Jamming, Signal Interception, Cyber Security
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Frequency priority, EU and the ITU
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Discussion and questions [SM]
BREAK – 15.45 – 16.00
10. MILITARY AND SECURITY USES – 16.00 – 17.15 [JG]
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Military support functions and Space Weapons
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Space a “war-fighting” domain
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Role of Cyber, Drones and Robotics
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Consequences of AI
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Environmental and Humanitarian factors
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Small Satellite Constellations potential and risks
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Discussion and questions [JS]
WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2024*
11. SPACE HAZARDS AND SAFETY – 09.15 – 10.30 [RC]
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Space hazards – Man made and natural: Meteorites, Debris
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Debris Reduction and Elimination Measures
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Responsible Behaviour, Transparency and Confidence Building Measures
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Discussion and questions [SE]
BREAK – 10.30 – 10.45
12. SPACE HAZARDS AND SAFETY – 10.45 – 12.00 [SE]
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Space Domain Awareness and Space Traffic Management
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Space Weather
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Terrestrial environmental impact
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Discussion and questions [RC]
LUNCH – 12.00 – 13.00
13. CASE STUDIES – 13.00 – 14.15 [SM]
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Recovery and Return
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Debris (liability, sovereignty, space domain awareness and other concepts)
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Resource Extraction (Private & State participation, property rights, potential pollution from
space,appropriation and the issue of territory vs. resources, and other concepts)
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Active Debris Removal
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Responsible Behaviour in Outer Space
BREAK – 14.15 – 14.30
14. REVIEW & CONCLUSION – 14.30 – 15.45 [SM]
• Course Summary, Discussion and Conclusion
* All times given are UTC (London time = GMT) and need to be corrected for your local time
zone.
LECTURERS
AKVS Arne Sönnichsen, Researcher, IQIB
AS Alexander Soucek, Head, International Law Division, ESA
HLM H Ludwig Moeller, Director, European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)**
JE Prof Jonathan Eastwood, Director, Space Lab, Imperial College London
JG Prof Maj Jeremy Grunert, US Air Force Academy; Mississippi Univ. Air & Space Law Centre
JS Juliana Suess, Research Fellow and Policy Lead on Space Security, RUSI
LJS Prof Lesley Jane Smith*, Partner, Weber-Steinhaus & Smith
LR Prof Lucien Rapp*, School of Law, Toulouse1-Capitole Univ; Chair, SIRIUS
PJB Prof PJ Blount*, Lecturer, Cardiff Univ; Adj. Prof, Mississippi Univ, Air & Space Law
RC Prof Richard Crowther*, Technical Adviser for Orbital Space, CAA; ISPL Adviser
RJ Prof Ram Jakhu*, Former Director of Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University
SE Dr Stuart Eves*, Principal, SJE Space
SM Prof Sa’id Mosteshar*, Barrister; Senior Associate Research Fellow, IALS; ISPL Director
TM-Z Dr Tanja Masson-Zwaan*, Asst Prof & Deputy Director, IIASL, Leiden Univ; Pres. Emerita, IISL
DISCUSSANTS
CB Dr Christoph Beischl*, ISPL Associate Deputy Director
DS Prof David Southwood*, past Chairman, Steering Board, UK Space Agency; ISPL Brd Chair
IZ Ilaria Zilioli*, Legal Officer, ESA
J-JD Jean-Jacques Dordain*, past Director General, ESA; Advis’y Bds, RFA; & Space Resource, LSA
MR Air Commodore (Ret’d) Mark Roberts*, Defence & Security, RHEA Group;
MS Prof Sir Martin Sweeting*, Executive Chairman, Surrey Satellite Technology; ISPL Board
OS Oonagh Sands*, Counsel, Fietta
RK Dr Ranjana Kaul*, Partner, Dua Associates
TvB Tsvetelina van Benthem*, Int’l Law Lec’r and Res’r; DPhil Candidate, Merton College, Oxford Univ
The Discussants will join the discussion as the occasion arises.
* ISPL Faculty
** ISPL Collaboration Partner