Space Policy & Law Course CPD

11 – 13 October 2021, Online.
ISPL is pleased to announce the programme of the annual CPD Space Policy and Law Course for 2021.

This interactive annual course explores space policy and law to inform professionals interested in the space sector about the policy and legal principles and the latest developments affecting space activities. The topics are taught by leading experts through lectures, discussions and case studies.

 

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

• The space environment and space technology

• Orbits, their characteristics and management

• Space policy principles, regime and institutions

• The laws governing space activities; principles and sources of space law; international conventions and treaties

• National laws and policies

• Laws relating to specific applications including telecommunications, broadcasting, remote sensing, scientific experiment and exploration, manned activities and the ISS

• Spectrum management

• 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 is taught by a number of 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 learn about the current legal and policy framework and be informed of topical issues. Previous knowledge of law or policy is not required.

• Policy-makers in government and international bodies

•  IGO, NGO and space agency personnel like space agencies

• Military personnel such as RAF

• Lawyers and jurists

• Commercial and consulting space sector firm members

• Satellite manufacturing or operation team members

• Managers and team leaders of other space operations

• Insurers, bankers and 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

 

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

£ 1,250

No VAT is payable.

Undergraduates: please register for one of our other courses or lectures.

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED

This is an interactive online lecture and discussion-based course and is therefore limited in size. The informtion we provide is reinforced with case studies.

There is no required reading before the course. At the conclusion of the course participants will also receive a further reading list to expand their knowledge in general or on specific topics.

At the end of the course there will be a case-study session to consolidate the lecture material. The Case Studies are handed out at the start of the course.  Any questions not dealt with during the course can be submitted by email up to 20 October 2021.

Slides presented by lecturers are provided following the course.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Apply by completing an application form, with the following required information:

• Full name

• Preferred title

• Employment affiliation and position

• Work email address

When your application is received, we 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.

For more information contact: SPLC2021@space-institute.org