Space — Scotland's Next Legal Frontier
Where no lawyer has gone before — Why Scottish solicitors are helping to grow the space sector
Peter Ranscombe examines opportunities for lawyers within Scotland’s developing space sector – and there’s not a single flying cigar or other UFO in sight...
"Back when I was a trainee...the hot industry at the time was renewable energy, with lots of wind farms being constructed and lots of lawyers learning how to adapt to the new sector. Now, I think the space sector represents similar types of opportunities - (Laura Edison)"
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Space Law 101: Everything Scottish solicitors need to know as space commerce accelerates
From satellites to spaceports, there’s no denying Scotland’s strong presence in the space industry, so what do Scottish lawyers need to know about the laws that govern the sector? Ellie Philpotts investigates.
How do you legally protect a boot print on the moon? Scotland’s new space law camp has answers
A summer school in Glasgow this year will explore a unique legal frontier: how to protect humanity’s cultural heritage in space, Gordon Cairns reports.
Scotland’s space sector — International focus helps companies reach for the stars
Peter Ranscombe explores the health of the space industry in Scotland following the collapse of rocket company Orbex.
DEI in Orbit — Why fair and sustainable access to space is becoming a legal imperative
Space law is evolving fast, and Scotland is emerging as an influential voice in developing sustainable and inclusive legal approaches, reports Ellie Philpotts.