An Introduction to Space Law Webinar : What on earth is it? 2024 On-demand
Location & Date
Location:
Online, Zoom
Date: Event is on-demand
Training Details
On-demand:
After registering for this CPD you will have access to view it online at your convenience
CPD Hours: 1
Register & Details
1 hour verifiable CPD
Join us in June for a fascinating insight into the principles of space law and the contemporary challenges within the industry.
The Scottish Government’s Space Strategy has the ambition to make Scotland a “leading space nation” and to increase the worth of the Scottish space industry to £4 billion by 2030. Consequently, new opportunities are arising in the space sector for astronauts and lawyers alike.
This webinar is designed to provide all legal professionals with a foundational knowledge of space law, equipping you with the skills required to take advantage of the growing space law sector.
Learning outcomes:
- Develop an understanding of the laws which apply in outer space, and the laws regulating the space industry
- Learn how to apply legislation governing space activity to the daily operation of companies operating in the space sector
- Gain confidence in engaging with the contemporary legal challenges in the space sector, and in advising clients operating within this industry
Speakers
Chair
Louis Fairweather
Navigating the laws applying to space
- Introduction to the Outer Space Treaty (1967) and the principles of space law, including non-appropriation and the freedom of exploration and use
- Understanding jurisdiction in outer space, and the limits of Article VIII of the Outer Space Treaty
- Introduction to the Outer Space Act 1986 and the UK Space Industry Act 2018. What is the purpose of this legislation? What kind of activities are regulated by these Acts
- Discussion of the European Commission’s European Space Law (EUSL). Is it sufficient for space activity to be governed by national laws or is cross-border cooperation required
1 Speaker
Navigating the “New Space” industry
- Introduction to the private space sector and the “New Space” industry – what type of commercial opportunities exist within this sector
- Discussion on the best practice for advising New Space clients, considering the applicability of the principles of space law discussed in the first session. (E.g. Is the principle of non-appropriation consistent with plans within the private sector to build settlements on other planets?)
- Is the current legal landscape sufficient to allow the space industry in Scotland to thrive? Considering Scotland’s ambition to become a “leading space nation” and “the home of New Space”
1 Speaker
Questions and discussion
Prices (prices exclude VAT)
Member:
£44.10
New member:
£37.49
Non-member:
£50.72
Unemployed member:
free