The civil space ecosystem and defence in space
Timo Stellpflug provides an industry overview of the civil and defence space industries, with a focus the European perspective.
MoreSpace: legal and industry frontiers
We look at the stratospheric rise of the space industry, and the related legal issues around intellectual property protection, AI, cyber security, and liability regimes as the law becomes increasingly unfit for purpose. We also look at attempts to address the legal challenges, particularly with the new EU Space Act proposal, and at what is needed both to promote commercial exploitation of space, and to protect us from any negative consequences.
AI in orbit: who is liable when the code goes wrong and who owns the data?
Alexander Schmalenberger looks at issues of AI liability and data ownership in space.
MoreFrom orbit to courtroom: the legal black hole of space debris liability
Nick Storrs and Natalia Faekova look at who pays the bill for space debris disasters and at how disputes should be resolved.
MoreSecuring the final frontier: the new legal urgency of cyber security in space
Alexander Schmalenberger and Jo Joyce look at what is needed to strengthen cyber security in space beyond the existing frameworks.
MoreThe EU Space Act – Europe's law for space
Timo Stellpflug provides an overview of the EU Space Act proposal.
MoreIntellectual property rights and outer space: the new frontier
Lara Pentreath, Katie Atkinson, and Louise Popple look at issues with protecting and enforcing intellecutal property rights in outer space.
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From orbit to courtroom: the legal black hole of space debris liability
Nick Storrs and Natalia Faekova look at who pays the bill for space debris disasters and at how disputes should be resolved.
6 October 2025
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AI in orbit: who is liable when the code goes wrong and who owns the data?
Alexander Schmalenberger looks at issues of AI liability and data ownership in space.
6 October 2025
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The civil space ecosystem and defence in space
Timo Stellpflug provides an industry overview of the civil and defence space industries, with a focus the European perspective.
6 October 2025
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Securing the final frontier: the new legal urgency of cyber security in space
Alexander Schmalenberger and Jo Joyce look at what is needed to strengthen cyber security in space beyond the existing frameworks.
6 October 2025
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Intellectual property rights and outer space: the new frontier
Lara Pentreath, Katie Atkinson, and Louise Popple look at issues with protecting and enforcing intellecutal property rights in outer space.
6 October 2025
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Ethics and regulation of AI in defence technology: navigating the legal and moral landscape
Adrian Toutoungi and David Klein look at the current legal framework for use of AI in defence and at the path forward for responsible governance.
31 July 2025
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Interface - Defence tech
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Cyber security, AI and drones: technological transformation in the defence industry
Amir-Said Ghassabeh and David Klein look at technologies critical to transformation of the defence industry.
31 July 2025
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Intellectual property in defence contracting: the most important issue for defence tech companies?
Adrian Toutoungi and Moira Sy provide an analysis of evolving intellectual property frameworks in US and UK defence procurement.
31 July 2025
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The resurgence of European and UK defence tech: markets, technology, and investment
Timo Stellpflug looks at the defence tech industry in the context of geopolitical, technological and legal issues.
31 July 2025
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