Space Law & Policy

Star Wars Reality and the Suspension of the Operation of the Outer Space Treaty?

As armed conflicts extend into outer space, the legal status of the Outer Space Treaty (OST) during wartime remains uncertain. This post examines whether the OST can be suspended under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties and highlights the lack of guidance in the ILC’s 2011 Draft Articles. It calls for urgent attention from the UN COPUOS to address this growing legal gap. Read the analysis written by Sima Moradinasab.

Armed Conflicts in Outer Space: The Interplay Between Special Regimes

What happens when outer space, once envisioned as a peaceful frontier, becomes entangled in the complex web of armed conflict and legal regimes? On May 23, 2025, the Space Law and Policy Project Group kicked off the first event of a lecture series with a timely and captivating session led by Christopher D. Johnson, Director of Legal Affairs and Space Law at the Secure World Foundation. Read the full report and watch the recording – and don’t miss the next session on space debris with Jonathan McDowell, coming June 28!

2025-06-02T15:59:26+02:00June 2nd, 2025|Tags: , , , |

Space for Whom? Reimagining International Space Law for Equitable Access and Global Justice

Equity in space governance must move beyond rhetoric to become a legal obligation, ensuring access, participation, and benefits for all. Without structural reform, the final frontier risks mirroring the inequalities of Earth. A compelling article written by Ridima Sur.

2025-05-30T13:55:16+02:00May 30th, 2025|Tags: , , , |

SLP Spotlight: Angelika Pizarro

Angelika Pizarro is a policy specialist at Parabukas Pte. Lte., a women-led, Asia-based international consultancy focused on laws and policies related to climate change, environment and sustainable development. In her early career, she held positions at the Ateneo Policy Center and the then-emerging Philippine Space Agency. She credits SGAC, where she currently serves as Research Coordinator, for inspiring her to pursue space policy as a career.

2025-04-27T11:08:44+02:00April 27th, 2025|Tags: , , , |

Shaping Cosmic Futures: the Role of Students and Young Professionals in Steering Humanity’s Path to the Stars

With the objective of bridging initiatives aligned to the Space Law and Policy Project Group’s vision and mission, we joined in a conversation with Victoria DeFazio to learn more about the project she co-leads: the Cosmic Futures project under SGAC’s Space Safety and Sustainability-PG.

2025-04-23T07:28:57+02:00April 22nd, 2025|Tags: , |

SLP Spotlight: Pankaj Mehta

Pankaj Mehta is a space lawyer based in India. He has been involved with SGAC for four years and works in his present capacity as a Space Law & Policy Group Research Coordinator. Recently, he accepted a position as a Policy Specialist at SES Satellites in India.

2025-04-22T13:27:43+02:00March 26th, 2025|Tags: , , , |

SLP Spotlight: Álvaro Piris Cuiza

You might not know this but Alvaro Piris Cuiza, SGAC’s Space Law & Policy (SLP) Project Group Co-Lead, actually doesn’t work in space law or policy at all. In this month’s career spotlight, we delve into why that makes him outstanding as a leader. We also explore the importance of transdisciplinary perspectives, teamwork, and applications of a financial risk modeller’s mindset to both the space sector and professional development.

2025-02-24T21:47:38+01:00February 24th, 2025|Tags: , , , |

Navigating the Space Law and Policy Environment: Professional Development Guide

A comprehensive guide to help students and young professionals navigate the Space Law and Policy arena: courses, master's degrees, internships, journals for publications, institutions to join and more. Discover your next steps in the field with the SLP Professional Development guide.

The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Space: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

In the space sector, AI is here to stay. However, as AI applications enhance satellite management and deep-space missions, they also introduce unique technical, security-related, legal and ethical implications that demand ad hoc and cooperative solutions to harness AI's full potential.

From Satellites to Solutions – The Evolution of Earth Observation in the Global South

From Earth Observation to Sustainable Development: Nations in the Global South are leveraging space technology to address pressing challenges unique to their regions. This post explores how countries like India, Indonesia, and Mexico are paving the way, using space for development and resilience.

2024-11-03T17:06:40+01:00November 6th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |
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