← back On-Orbit Servicing Other contributions on the topic: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Stephan Hobe On-Orbit Servicing On-Orbit Servicing refers to activities of refueling or repairing space objects like, for example, space satellites while these space objects are in outer space. Thereby one can differentiate in on-orbit servicing within manned Read more…
← back Space Tourism Other contributions on the topic: Dr. Michael Chatzipanagiotis on Space Tourism Space tourism has the potential to revolutionize space travel from many aspects. Heavy private investment has led to significant technological advancements. Moreover, it is likely to lead to greater inclusivity of persons flying to outer Read more…
← back Space Sustainability Other contributions on the topic: Mr. Narayan Prasad on Space Sustainability The growing number of satellites in the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) has started to catch the attention of both people within the space sector as well as the public at large. With launch vehicles hurling Read more…
← back Cybersecurity Other contributions on the topic: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Stephan Hobe on Cybersecurity The practise to protect critical systems and infrastructure from digital attacks is called cyber security. In other words one understands under cyber security the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks Read more…
← back Planetary Protection Other contributions on the topic: Mr. Rafael Moro-Aguilar on Planetary Protection I was led to Space Law by an early interest in Astronomy and Astronautics. I still feel fascinated by topics such as planetary protection, which is a perfect blend of International Law and Space Sciences, Read more…
Planetary Protection INTRODUCTION by Rafael Moro-Aguilar Planetary protection is a notion that presents scientific, legal, and ethical questions of the highest importance. It covers contamination of celestial bodies other than the Earth. Biological contamination could make it difficult to determine if life was originally present on the celestial body, hence Read more…