Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Space Law

    • Why is Space Law Relevant?

    • History and evolution of Space Law

    • Key international organizations and their roles

    • Compliance and enforcement mechanisms

    • Jurisdiction in Outer Space
  • 2

    Sources of Space Law

    • Fundamental principles of Space Law

    • International Treaties and Agreements

    • National legislations: Role of National legislation in regulating space activities and case studies of National space legislations

    • Multilateral agreements: ESA and the International Space Station

    • International guidelines: Space Debris and Planetary Protection
  • 3

    Current trends in Space Law

    • Commercialization and privatization of space activities

    • Space Governance and Global Governance

    • Space Sustainability

    • The Artemis Accords
  • 4

    The Space Lawyer in action: Shaping and applying Space Law

    • Space debris mitigation

    • Astronauts status and rights

    • Satellite communication and regulation

    • Space traffic management

    • Militarization of Outer Space
  • 5

    Space Law challenges for the future

    • Space Mining

    • Space Tourism

    • Space Colonization

    • Planetary protection for life in outer space: A focus on lunar settlements
  • 6

    Becoming a Space Lawyer

    • Educational pathways to a career in Space Law

    • Career opportunities and sectors

    • Challenges and future prospects