How lawyers can tackle the cosmic conundrums of space law

Space is often described as the ‘final frontier’. Is the development and drafting of space law the next frontier for lawyers?

Who is responsible for space junk?

In the US, a rare accident has taken place that has put the focus on the increasing problem of space junk and its potential impact…

For a peaceful future: Australia’s role in international space law

With space activity heating up, we examine Australia’s role in international space law and in maintaining the sustainability of space  

Space debris: a challenge to our way of life on earth

The surprising threat to life on earth and the legal and non-legal solutions we need to consider.

The final frontier: sustainability in outer space

It’s been more than 50 years since “one small step”, and a new legal frontier is looming in outer space.

The changing nature of space: future challenges for space law

Space law has not kept pace with commercial and geo-political space developments and complexities. By STEVEN FREELAND.

Space law: a new frontier in legal practice

Space Law and Global Space Governance (GSG) are terms that refer to the international process of regulating global space activities. Mechanisms include international and regional…