February 2022
Revolution and responsibility: the challenges of space
... ‘common heritage’. These notions are known to earthly jurists who have used them to develop maritime law and international agreements on Antarctica. Applied to outer space, these notions often provoke reactions of incomprehension or even criticism...
August 2020
Interplanetary spaceflight and restorative justice
... with a degree in philosophy, after which she studied law and qualified as a barrister. Alongside her practice in criminal and regulatory law, she completed an MA in philosophy and a PhD in law at Durham University. She is currently a senior lecturer...
29 May 2018
Leader of first space nation to be inaugurated
... to keep pace with humanity’s rapid technological and scientific expansion off-planet. Universal space law and astro-politics have to replace the current outdated international space law and geopolitics. “The Asgardia constitution was formed on the...
March 2018
Enabling private sector success in space - SGAC perspective
... past seven years living in Europe. She has been a member of SGAC since 2013 and has served as a co-lead for the Space Law and Policy Project Group since 2015. Outside of SGAC Lauren has held various positions...
September 2023
A multifaceted approach to space sustainability
... national legislation or regulations. But the situation in space is evolving rapidly and this body of hard law and soft law needs to be augmented to address new contexts and situations. This is particularly relevant for the commercial sector, which...
March 2015
ESA’s Clean Space Initiative and the role of the LCA tool
... issues has spurred governments and business to prioritise environmentally friendly policies and sustainable development As a result, environmental laws and regulations are among the fastest evolving areas of law, particularly within the EU. As prime...
