Overview

The topic provides an overview of the history and current landscape of the space governance environment, including space law and policy. The space sector is growing in South Australia, Australia, and around the world. Space intersects across multiple industries and touches every aspect of our everyday life. After building a … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide a basic understanding of the legal regime governing outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies;
  • Conduct an analysis on recent developments in space law and policy including property rights in space, commercialisation, and space debris;
  • Allow to students to understand how to apply space law and policy to real world wicked problems in space regulation and governance.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of international space law and policy and accepted norms in space regulations
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Recognise ideological and theoretical assumptions underpinning the international regulatory regime and the behaviour of actors in space
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Apply these approaches to contemporary policies, case studies and issues facing the space sector

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