Defence Satellites

With more satellites being launched into orbit there is a greater need to monitor the space situational awareness which is making it much harder for nations to find the perfect place to send their satellites into space.

Defence Satellites …

SG[Thailand]

Building on the success of the numerous Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) events around the world especially in Asia-Pacific, the SG[Thailand] is a two-day workshop focused in enhancing the understanding of students and young professionals …

11th Annual University of Nebraska Washington, D.C. Space Law Conference: “Intersections of Commercial and National Security Space”

The University of Nebraska College of Law’s 11th Annual Washington D.C. Space Law Conference, “Intersections of Commercial and National Security Space,” will be held at the National Press Club on September 21st from 10:30AM-5:00PM. The confe…

2018 AMOS Conference

The Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference is the premier technical conference in the nation devoted to space surveillance. The cross section of military, contractor, and academic participation fuels important …

State Dept. official: ‘We need to have discussions about space’

As more actors engage in space activities, there are concerns that a competition for those resources could lead to international conflicts.

Canada doles out R&D dollars while new space strategy remains overdue

The Canadian government hopes to release its new space strategy in the coming months but in the meantime has provided $20 million in research funding for domestic space companies and universities.

Outer Space for Development: Policy, Business and Regulatory Summit

Vieira de Almeida (VdA), in collaboration with the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) and Nova Law School is organising an Outer Space for Development: Policy, Business and Regulatory Summit at VdA’s offices in Lisbon, on the 21st of May 2…

ECSL Practitioners’ Forum: Cyber Issues in Space – Legal Tools

The European Centre for Space Law (ECSL), was established under the auspices of the European Space Agency (ESA) in 1989, with a mandate to promote awareness, knowledge and the development of the legal framework relevant to space activities.

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Trump administration continues support of outer space norms of behavior

A former Obama administration official is optimistic that the Trump administration will continue to pursue the development of non-binding international agreements to promote norms of behavior in outer space.

New national defense strategy to shed light on Pentagon’s thinking about war in space

“What are we going to do about deterrence in space?” That is a question the administration should answer in the new strategy, said CSIS analyst Todd Harrison.

Space policy experts lay out their concerns: Will the Trump administration listen?

With commercial services becoming widely available for most space activities, this the “best opportunity in a generation” for the government to decide how to work with the private sector.

IAA Conference on Space Situational Awareness

The International Academy of Astronautics will host its IAA Conference on Space Situational Awareness (ICSSA) in Orlando, Florida, November 13-15. Leaders from academia, government, and industry will come together at this unique conference. ICSAA …

Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium

The Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium is an annual space industry event that features panel discussions and guest speakers reflecting government, industry, academia, business and international perspectives on space exploration.