2nd to 6th May 2022
E-Course Space Law Course | 3rd edition
Presentation
SPARC’s Space Law Course, now in its III edition, is a first introduction to Space Law.
It gives participants an understanding of the basic legal framework at different levels (international, european and national), but also of the challenges and opportunities offered by space and space technologies.
Each year, the last couple of days of the course feature new topics of discussion that reflect the most recent developments in space law & policy.
In our course, participants have the opportunity to learn from experts (national and international) from academia and leading professionals on the field.
The course is mostly in Portuguese, with lectures by foreign experts being held in English.
Target audience
As always, the course aims to be a first introduction to the field and is suitable for professionals and students alike.
Duration
2nd to 6th May 2022
Format
E-Learning (Online)
Fees
- Cost: 180€
- 50% discount for NOVA School of Law students
Programme
2nd May
International Space Law: Origins, Sources and General Aspects
Welcome Words & About SPARC
17h30-17h45
Professor Francisco Pereira Coutinho, SPARC’s General Coordinator
Introduction to Space Law and the Treaties: The Outer Space Treaty & The Moon Agreement*
17h45-18h45
João Marques de Azevedo, SPARC
*In Portuguese
Break
18h45-19h00
Introduction to Space Law and the Treaties: Rescue & Return Agreement, Liability Convention, Registration Convention*
19h00-20h00
João Nuno Frazão, SPARC
Q&A + The Future of Space Law Treaties*
20h00-20h45
João Marques de Azevedo + João Nuno Frazão, SPARC
*In Portuguese
3rd May
European and National Perspectives
European Space Agency & Space Law
18h00-19h00
Marco Ferrazzani, Head of the Legal Services Department, European Space Agency (ESA)
European Union & Space Law*
19h00-20h00
João Nuno Frazão, SPARC
*In Portuguese
Break
20h00-20h15
Roundtable | National perspectives of Space Law
20h15-21h00
- Ian Grosner, Procurador Federal no Brasil
- Robin Bouvier, SPARC
- João Nuno Frazão, SPARC
- Vinicius Aloia, SPARC
4th May
UN & Space: Past, Present and Future
United Nations & The Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space*
18h00-19h00
Olavo Bittencourt Neto, UNISANTOS and Leiden University
International Telecommunications Union & Telecommunications Law *
19h00-20h00
Pedro Ferreira, ANACOM
*In Portuguese
Break
20h00-20h15
Militarisation & Peaceful Uses of Outer Space*
20h15-21h00
Manuel Poêjo Torres, SPAR
*In Portuguese
5th May
Space Activities: Regulation, Policy & Economy
Key Issues in International Space Policy and Regulation
18h00-19h00
Kai-Uwe Schrogl, President of the International Institute of Space Law
Outer Space Sustainability*
19h00-20h00
Paula de Castro Silveira, SPARC
*In Portuguese
Break
20h00-20h15
Space Economy & Industry*
20H15-21h00
José Ricardo Aguilar, SPARC & ESA BIC Portugal
*In Portuguese
6th May
Current Trends and Future Challenges
The New Satellite Constellations
17h15-18h15h
Ruth Pritchard-Kelly, OneWeb
Commercial Aspects of On-Orbit Servicing
18h15-19h00
Vinicius Aloia, SPARC
Break
19h00-19h15
Legal Aspects of Space Resources Exploitation
19h15-20h00
João Marques de Azevedo, SPARC
Privatisation of Space Activities
20h00-20h45
Robin Bouvier, SPARC