September 2018
Debris or not debris - is that the question?
... response. As one legal scholar opines on debris: “Although there would be a real chance to avoid damages with foresighted regulation, the law will unfortunately remain in a reactive role. [...] States are entitled to give their opinion whether they...
September 2019
Space cybersecurity - why we mustn’t forget the basics
... about defending. Cyber attacks could not only cause accidental but also deliberate collisions in space. Regulating regulations The defence of networks requires plenty of financial reserves to draw upon, fortified by legal requirements for cyber...
July 2020
Pandemic in space – are we ready?
... on an international voyage”. A restrictive reading encompasses the transport of persons and cargo between international borders, but the Regulations would cover the pre-launch phase of any space activity prior to departure from Earth, and would...
August 2021
Collision avoidance – time for agreement on space sustainability
... third looked at space weather and a final group examined the role of new actors from the perspective of regulation and guidance. Input was received from a whole host of international organisations, such as the International Telecommunication Union...
August 2021
AI in space – a legal perspective
... understand AI decisions as they occur and monitor any ‘biased’ actions to ensure that AI processes are in line with regulation and overall business objectives. That said, there remain problems related to the accuracy of the information released...
November 2021
Space in support of sustainable development
...satellites can support decision-making, policy and enforcement of regulations relating to energy and meeting the targets of SDG ...in the air we breathe, are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea”. As such, Earth observation satellites can ...
