Space Law

2 credits

This course will examine space law and policy practices in the United States and internationally. It will first explore the basics of both fields, including a comprehensive overview of their key founding texts, managing structures and international, national and entrepreneurial systems of governance. It will also address on-going debates currently challenging the space sector namely space debris, satellite constellations, the US Space Force, planetary protection, planetary defense and space resource utilization. This active-learning (= not lecture-based) course will serve as a canvas to teach methods of critical thinking and document analysis. Through the interdisciplinary methodology adopted, students will be encouraged to develop their critical skills regarding the core issues both relevant to the space industry today and applicable to all career paths. They will learn how to deconstruct legal and policy source material, historical context and authorship and reflect on common misconceptions.