August 2018
Ever-changing views on space resource utilisation
... into practical action once a ground-breaking event occurred. In November 2015, the United States adopted national legislation that allows its nationals to “possess, own, transport, use, and sell the […] resource obtained”. This came...
October 2018
Mining the Moon for fun and profit
...and use of space resources. In the absence of further international agreements, the United States in 2015 passed legislation granting property rights to extracted resources. Luxembourg followed suit. The broader international community is not so sure...
November 2018
Pole star rising
... Last but not least are the regulatory challenges. Poland still has not adopted comprehensive space legislation, although in July 2017 a draft law on space activity and the national space objects register was published...
March 2019
Laying the foundations for cosmic habitation
... the extent to which the political system is becoming a more collegiate environment where politicians work together to improve legislation, rather than being faced with a simple ‘take it or leave it’ option. Our January 2019 sitting also covered...
April 2019
Cleaning up space
... are considering solutions. Japan, the UK, ESA, European Union (EU) and the United States are considering legislation, policies and budget lines that support monitoring and removal of potentially harmful debris. Additionally, multiple international...
July 2019
Who owns outer space?
... or ownership of the celestial bodies themselves. This approach appears to be influencing others - Luxembourg has adopted similar legislation and the UK-based Asteroid Mining Corporation is lobbying for a UK equivalent. With the US leading the way...
