Global Space Governance INTRODUCTION By Steven Freeland “The future of humanity is inextricably tied to our ability to ensure a viable long-term future for space activities. Given the complexities of space and its multi-faceted nature, the existing international regulatory frameworks, whilst important, cannot alone fully address the ever-increasing range of Read more…
← back GLOBAL SPACE GOVERNANCE Other contributions on the topic: Prof. Steven Freeland on GLOBAL SPACE GOVERNANCE Space is an extraordinary and multi-faceted area, encompassing at the same time issues of a legal, scientific, cultural, strategic, commercial, military, national security, economic, exploratory, social and religious nature, depending on one’s frame Read more…
← back Large Constellations of Small Satellites Other contributions on the topic: Dr. Neta Palkovitz When I first started working with small satellites, more than a decade ago, no one could have predicted today’s large LEO constellations. Satellites were big and expensive, and mostly belonged to governmental organizations- and the Read more…
← back Large Constellations of Small Satellites Other contributions on the topic: Ms Ruth Pritchard-Kelly Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations are transforming the way we live and work. Only space-based technology can guarantee access to the internet everywhere (including at sea and in the air), and the newest satellites – Read more…
← back Large Constellations of Small Satellites Other contributions on the topic: Dr. Ingo Baumann & Mr. Erik Pellander Large constellations of small satellites raise various legal issues in relation to their launch and operations, as well as in relation to the provision of services. As for the launch of Read more…
← back Large Constellations of Small Satellites Other contributions on the topic: Ms. Jenni Tapio on Large Constellations of Small Satellites The United Nations space treaties do not specifically address the concept of ‘sustainability’, or provide for a definition of the term. Nevertheless, inter alia, the provisions stressing peaceful and Read more…
← back SPACE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Other contributions on the topic: Dr. Fabio Tronchetti on SPACE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The establishment of an international space traffic management system is quickly becoming one of the most pressing issues within the space community, and unsurprisingly so. As Earth’s orbits become increasingly congested and the Read more…
← back SPACE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Other contributions on the topic: Claudiu Mihai Tăiatu, LL.M. on SPACE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Space Traffic Management (STM) was defined by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) “Cosmic Study on STM” of 2006 as “the set of technical and regulatory provisions for promoting safe access into Read more…
Large Constellations of Small Satellites INTRODUCTION By Claudiu Mihai Tăiatu The large constellations of small satellites indicate groups of thousands of small satellites to be operated mainly in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Each constellation can have different orbital planes, with different inclination angles, ascending nodes, and different number of satellites Read more…
← back Large Constellations of Small Satellites Other contributions on the topic: Dr. Moriba Jah The Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, a.k.a. the Outer Space Treaty (OST), was signed into force in Read more…