January 2021
Safeguarding space - lessons from decommissioning in the energy industry
... orbital population will undoubtedly have a profound effect on the way in which future space activity is conducted Whilst space itself may be ‘big’, the useful space around the Earth is finite, and orbits desirable for satellite operations are even...
October 2015
Baikonur, Kibo and beyond: Japan’s leading role in space
... this principle, three programmes were identified to explore the frontiers for future space development. They were: space science and exploration; manned space activity; and space photovoltaic power generation. The Soyuz TMA-17M is transported to the...
August 2016
Exploring the problems of criminal justice in space
...tourism. There are, however, difficulties with simply transposing this to space activity. The nature of sovereignty and the apportionment of liability in international space law is fundamentally different to that adopted in aviation law. Additionally...
May 2017
Will international space law struggle to remain relevant?
... towards military objectives. The prospects for the future use of outer space offer both tremendous opportunities and challenges The relationship between space activities and military conduct had always existed in practical terms, irrespective of the...
March 2018
Enabling private sector success in space - SGAC perspective
... as the technology advances Economic stability is a key factor for the success of private stakeholders in space activities. Overall, the future demands a robust space economy that can flourish and grow as technology advances and the field continues...
October 2020
Connecting the global space community
... global challenges we are facing, and my term of office allows me the opportunity to help shape the future of global space activities. Taking over the presidency of the IAF, it was my firm intention and my obligation - together with the experienced...
