Course Details
Country:
France
Institution:
Sciences Po - Paris campus
Course Title:
DDRO 25A89 - Outer Space Law & Policy
Course Number:
19439
Course Description:
Modern life is entirely dependent on space-based technologies to provide critical infrastructure for telecommunications, navigation, aviation, transport, banking, security and defence. The Outer Space Treaty (1967) provides all States with freedom of scientific investigation, exploration and use of outer space, while balancing those rights with obligations to support peace in this Global Commons. Study of this area of international law contributes to cooperation in space and international development. This course examines contemporary issues in outer space at the the intersection of outer space law, telecommunications, science, security and defence. Students will learn how to navigate and apply the Outer Space Treaties to contemporary issues including rocket launches, scientific missions, satellite mega-constellations, space debris, rescue of astronauts, space tourism, electronic satellite warfare, the settlement of the Moon and Mars, and use of space resources. Students have the opportunity to develop and propose new regulation and policy in order to address burgeoning
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GOVT 461
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