SPACE POLICY AND LAW COURSE 2025 CPD

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

15 – 17 October 2025, Online

ISPL is pleased to announce the programme for the Space Policy and Law Course for 2025.

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

 

View the full programme

 

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 EDUCATION (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

£ 1,500

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 2025

 Full name:

 Preferred title:

 Job title or occupation:

 Organisation:

 Work email address:

When your application is received, we will send an invoice with details of payment and

cancellation, refund and other terms.

We will confirm your place on the course on receipt of payment.

 

CONTACT

For more information contact: Events@ispl.org

Report of ISPL and UCL SD Seminar 1: Outer Space Serving Humanity

Friday, February 16th, 2018

The report of the seminar of 13 December 2017 is now available. The series will explore the legacy of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty (“OST”). The principles enshrined in the Treaty  have established a climate of cooperation, internationalisation and peaceful use. This has led to the development of space assets and capabilities that are essential to our way of life, and enrich our understanding of the universe.

Topics of relevance were outlined by specialists in the relevant fields and discussed by invited delegates from all sectors of space operation and regulation, under Chatham House Rules.

The contributions at the seminar underlined the enormous potential of space to deal with world problems and to improve life on Earth. The OST has served us well, but we must ensure that space is used well and responsibly, to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Download report.

The report contains links to powerpoint and other presentations.

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Seminar Series: Outer Space Serving Humanity

Saturday, November 18th, 2017

This interdisciplinary seminar series will examine the benefits of space systems and services to the world.  They are jointly organised by ISPL and UCL Space Domain, to celebrate 60 Years in Space and 50 Years of Lawful & Peaceful Use.  Topics will include food security, climate change and the environment, and disaster response.

The first seminar begins with the  Outer Space Treaty and the benefits it has brought to humanity.

Seminar I: The Outer Space Treaty & Space as an Asset

Topics include the status of the Treaty and current developments, what the future holds and the preservation of space systems.

Date and time: Wednesday 13 December 2017, 2 – 5 pm

Venue: Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR

ISPL Seminars on space policy and law have been popular and informative events, with participation from industry, government, academia and a wide range of others interested in space activity.  This new series of seminars will continue our engagement with UCL Space Domain.  Our mission and that of the UCL Research Domains include bringing together a range of expertise to facilitate international cross-disciplinary research.  We are pleased to jointly present this series over the coming months.

Programme

Undergraduates: There will be some places to observe the seminars. Please contact Events@Space-Institute.org as soon as possible for availability.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact Events@Space-Institute.org

The UK Space Sector and Brexit

Monday, March 27th, 2017

ISPL and UCL held a joint workshop on the impact on the UK space sector of UK withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit). On Thursday 23 March 2017 participants from government, manufacturing, industry, service providers and system operators, legal, market and consulting professionals, government advisers and academics met to discuss many critical issues.

The workshop was informative and challenging to some perceptions about the impact of withdrawal in general, and especially in respect of this tremendously important and specialised sector.

ISPL is most grateful for UCL’s support and partnership for this event. It would not have been possible but for the excellent contributions from the speakers, and the contributions made by everyone present.

A report was prepared by ISPL and Rapporteurs from University College London.

Programme

Space Law and Policy One-day Course for Students

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

 

ISPL’s space policy and law one-day course for students will be on Saturday, 30 April 2016 in London. 

Thanks to the generous support of Surrey Satellite Technology Limited, the only charge will be a £10 registration fee.

No previous knowledge of law is required.  Students on the course may be studying law, governance, engineering, space-related medicine, or other subjects. Only full-time university students may attend.

One-day course for students at university level

 

The course will be taught by ISPL’s Director, Sa’id Mosteshar, and by Neil Stevens, space contracts and insurance specialist and ISPL Faculty Member.

Topics that will be introduced:

Space environment and technology

Space activities such as communication, earth observation and space tourism

Regulation

Commercial activity

International and national law

Policy

Current and future trends

A suggested reading list is available for those wishing to look at the primary treaties and documents of space law or the space environment prior to the course.  Need further information?  Contact events@space-institute.org.

Please note that this one-day course for students does not carry academic credit.  There will be no examination, but there will be ample time for questions, discussion, and a case study.

Registration

 

Please download and email the required registration information. 

Further information

 

For students unable to attend ISPL’s course, or anyone interested in an introduction to the topics, two books were recently published. A Space Law Essentials Textbook and Casebook were published by authors at the University of Graz and the European Space Agency.  Further information about the books is here.

ISPL also offers a 3-day course in space policy and law for practitioners, government personnel and other professionals active in the space sector.  The next course will be in October 2016.

For more about our courses and events, or to request a notification email, please contact our Events team: events@space-institute.org.