North and Middle America
United States
Benchmark Study on National Space Legislation
2022, Paris, France
Euroconsult & Canadian Space Agency
Further reading
Scoping National Space Law: The True Meaning of “National Activities in Outer Space” of Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
2022, Paris, France
Euroconsult & Canadian Space Agency
Further reading
Scoping National Space Law: The True Meaning of “National Activities in Outer Space” of Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
Consultancy on Space Issues
2021, Washington, United States
US Department of State
Further reading
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
From Space Tourists to Unruly Passengers? The U.S. Struggle with "On-Orbit Jurisdiction"
2021, Washington, United States
US Department of State
Further reading
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
From Space Tourists to Unruly Passengers? The U.S. Struggle with "On-Orbit Jurisdiction"
Contribution to a Strategic Multi-layer Assessment ‘(Outer) Space: An Exploration of Definitional Issues’
2017, Boston, United States of America
NSI Inc. & US Air Force Space Command
Content
US Department of Defense (DoD) Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) program
Report
(Outer) Space: An Exploration of Definitional Issues
2017, Boston, United States of America
NSI Inc. & US Air Force Space Command
Content
US Department of Defense (DoD) Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) program
Report
(Outer) Space: An Exploration of Definitional Issues
Review Research Paper on US Policy and Outer Space Treaty
2017, Fairfax, United States of America
Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Further reading
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
2017, Fairfax, United States of America
Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Further reading
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
Study on Regulation of Space Support Vehicles
2016, Washington, United States of America
United States Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Report
Commercial Space: FAA Should Examine How to Appropriately Regulate Space Support Vehicles
Further reading
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Passing the Buck to Rogers: International Liability Issues in Private Spaceflight
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
TEDx
2016, Washington, United States of America
United States Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Report
Commercial Space: FAA Should Examine How to Appropriately Regulate Space Support Vehicles
Further reading
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Passing the Buck to Rogers: International Liability Issues in Private Spaceflight
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
TEDx
Benchmarking National Space Laws Europe & North-America
2015, Paris, France
Euroconsult & Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI)
Presentations
From the Space Treaties to National Space Law
National Space Legislation
Further reading
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
Current and Future Development of National Space Law and Policy
Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty 'in the European Context'
Implementing the United Nations Outer Space Treaties
Vikings First in National Space Law: Other Europeans to Follow – The Continuing Story of National Implementation of International Responsibility and Liability
Regulation of Space Activities in The Netherlands: From Hugo Grotius to the High Ground of Outer Space
Another Addition to National Space Legislation: The Austrian Outer Space Act, Adopted 6 December 2011
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
2015, Paris, France
Euroconsult & Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI)
Presentations
From the Space Treaties to National Space Law
National Space Legislation
Further reading
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
Current and Future Development of National Space Law and Policy
Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty 'in the European Context'
Implementing the United Nations Outer Space Treaties
Vikings First in National Space Law: Other Europeans to Follow – The Continuing Story of National Implementation of International Responsibility and Liability
Regulation of Space Activities in The Netherlands: From Hugo Grotius to the High Ground of Outer Space
Another Addition to National Space Legislation: The Austrian Outer Space Act, Adopted 6 December 2011
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
White Paper on ‘On-Orbit’ Jurisdiction in the US Context
2014, Washington, United States of Amerika
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) & Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Centre of Excellence
Content
DC Conferences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Presentations
From Space Tourists to Unruly Passengers? The US Struggle with ‘On- Orbit Jurisdiction’
Further reading
From Space Tourists to Unruly Passengers? The U.S. Struggle with "On-Orbit Jurisdiction"
2014, Washington, United States of Amerika
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) & Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Centre of Excellence
Content
DC Conferences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Presentations
From Space Tourists to Unruly Passengers? The US Struggle with ‘On- Orbit Jurisdiction’
Further reading
From Space Tourists to Unruly Passengers? The U.S. Struggle with "On-Orbit Jurisdiction"
Practitioners’ Forum on Recent developments in space technology export controls
2014, Paris, France
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Report
Report on the 2014 Practitioner’s Forum
Presentations
The international setting: NPT, MTCR & Wassenaar Arrangement
Further reading
A European “Equivalent” to United States Export Controls: European Law on the Control of International Trade in Dual-Use Space Technologies
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
The Issue of National Security in the Context of National Space Legislation – Comparing European and Non-European States
2014, Paris, France
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Report
Report on the 2014 Practitioner’s Forum
Presentations
The international setting: NPT, MTCR & Wassenaar Arrangement
Further reading
A European “Equivalent” to United States Export Controls: European Law on the Control of International Trade in Dual-Use Space Technologies
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
The Issue of National Security in the Context of National Space Legislation – Comparing European and Non-European States
White Paper on Third-Party Liability in the US Context
2013, Washington, United States of America
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) & Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Centre of Excellence
Content
DC Conferences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Presentations
From the Space Treaties to National Space Law
‘Flags of convenience’ & the issue of US leadership in lower cost access to space
Further reading
Towards 'Flags of Convenience' in Space?
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
Commercial Space Activities: An Inventory of Liability – An inventory of problems
The 1972 Liability Convention – Enhancing Adherence and Effective Application
Liability and Insurance in the Context of National Authorisation
Passing the Buck to Rogers: International Liability Issues in Private Spaceflight
2013, Washington, United States of America
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) & Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Centre of Excellence
Content
DC Conferences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Presentations
From the Space Treaties to National Space Law
‘Flags of convenience’ & the issue of US leadership in lower cost access to space
Further reading
Towards 'Flags of Convenience' in Space?
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
Commercial Space Activities: An Inventory of Liability – An inventory of problems
The 1972 Liability Convention – Enhancing Adherence and Effective Application
Liability and Insurance in the Context of National Authorisation
Passing the Buck to Rogers: International Liability Issues in Private Spaceflight
Study on the contents and impact of European and US satnav regulation on the satnav industry
2009, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Euroconsult & Peter van Fenema consultancy
Report
The content and impact of European and US satnav regulations on the satnav industry
Further reading
Towards Monitoring Galileo: The European GNSS Supervisory Authority in statu nascendi
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
2009, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Euroconsult & Peter van Fenema consultancy
Report
The content and impact of European and US satnav regulations on the satnav industry
Further reading
Towards Monitoring Galileo: The European GNSS Supervisory Authority in statu nascendi
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
Canada
Euroconsult Regulatory Benchmark Study on the Regulation of Space Activities for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
2022, Paris, France
Euroconsult (prime contractor)
Programme
Synopsis Benchmark Study
Documents
2005 Canadian Remote Sensing Space Systems Act
Further reading
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
2022, Paris, France
Euroconsult (prime contractor)
Programme
Synopsis Benchmark Study
Documents
2005 Canadian Remote Sensing Space Systems Act
Further reading
The Origins of Authorization: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws
Curaçao
Study on International liability of the Netherlands and Curaçao for private commercial spaceflights
2014, Leiden, The Netherlands
Aviation Independent Consulting (AIC)
Presentations
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial Spaceflight and the Law
Further reading
Passing the Buck to Rogers: International Liability Issues in Private Spaceflight
Sun, Sea, Sand ... and Space: Launching Tourists into Outer Space from the Dutch Caribbean
Space Tourism, Private Spaceflight and the Law: Key Aspects
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Mixing U.S. and Dutch Approaches: Towards Curaçao’s Legislation on Private Commercial Spaceflight
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
2014, Leiden, The Netherlands
Aviation Independent Consulting (AIC)
Presentations
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial Spaceflight and the Law
Further reading
Passing the Buck to Rogers: International Liability Issues in Private Spaceflight
Sun, Sea, Sand ... and Space: Launching Tourists into Outer Space from the Dutch Caribbean
Space Tourism, Private Spaceflight and the Law: Key Aspects
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Mixing U.S. and Dutch Approaches: Towards Curaçao’s Legislation on Private Commercial Spaceflight
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
Project on the Space Ordinance Curaçao
2012-2013, Curaçao
Curaçao Airport Holding & Tim Timmers Maritiem Bureau
Content
Final version of the “Landsverordening ruimtevaart” (“Space Ordinance Curacao”) presented
Presentations
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial Spaceflight and the Law
Further reading
Passing the Buck to Rogers: International Liability Issues in Private Spaceflight
Sun, Sea, Sand ... and Space: Launching Tourists into Outer Space from the Dutch Caribbean
Space Tourism, Private Spaceflight and the Law: Key Aspects
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Mixing U.S. and Dutch Approaches: Towards Curaçao’s Legislation on Private Commercial Spaceflight
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
2012-2013, Curaçao
Curaçao Airport Holding & Tim Timmers Maritiem Bureau
Content
Final version of the “Landsverordening ruimtevaart” (“Space Ordinance Curacao”) presented
Presentations
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial Spaceflight and the Law
Further reading
Passing the Buck to Rogers: International Liability Issues in Private Spaceflight
Sun, Sea, Sand ... and Space: Launching Tourists into Outer Space from the Dutch Caribbean
Space Tourism, Private Spaceflight and the Law: Key Aspects
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Mixing U.S. and Dutch Approaches: Towards Curaçao’s Legislation on Private Commercial Spaceflight
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
Advisory work on the legal framework for the operation of a spaceport from Curaçao
2010-2012, The Hague, The Netherlands
Space Experience Curaçao (SXC)
Content
Main documents produced
Presentations
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial Spaceflight and the Law
Further reading
Sun, Sea, Sand ... and Space: Launching Tourists into Outer Space from the Dutch Caribbean
Space Tourism, Private Spaceflight and the Law: Key Aspects
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Mixing U.S. and Dutch Approaches: Towards Curaçao’s Legislation on Private Commercial Spaceflight
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
2010-2012, The Hague, The Netherlands
Space Experience Curaçao (SXC)
Content
Main documents produced
Presentations
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial Spaceflight and the Law
Further reading
Sun, Sea, Sand ... and Space: Launching Tourists into Outer Space from the Dutch Caribbean
Space Tourism, Private Spaceflight and the Law: Key Aspects
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Mixing U.S. and Dutch Approaches: Towards Curaçao’s Legislation on Private Commercial Spaceflight
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
Preparatory study of the legal framework for the operation of a spaceport from Curaçao
2009-2011, Willemstad, Curaçao
Space Experience Curaçao (SXC)
Content
Het internationale kader voor Curaçaose regelgeving – Inhoudsopgave
Presentations
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial Spaceflight and the Law
Further reading
Sun, Sea, Sand ... and Space: Launching Tourists into Outer Space from the Dutch Caribbean
Space Tourism, Private Spaceflight and the Law: Key Aspects
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Mixing U.S. and Dutch Approaches: Towards Curaçao’s Legislation on Private Commercial Spaceflight
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
2009-2011, Willemstad, Curaçao
Space Experience Curaçao (SXC)
Content
Het internationale kader voor Curaçaose regelgeving – Inhoudsopgave
Presentations
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial Spaceflight and the Law
Further reading
Sun, Sea, Sand ... and Space: Launching Tourists into Outer Space from the Dutch Caribbean
Space Tourism, Private Spaceflight and the Law: Key Aspects
Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight – The Case Study of Curaçao
Mixing U.S. and Dutch Approaches: Towards Curaçao’s Legislation on Private Commercial Spaceflight
The Integrated Approach – Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism
Media
The Sky is the Limit – Commercial spaceflight and the law
Caribbean
Study on Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Data Policy
2012-2013, Kingston, Jamaica
UNESCO & P. Geerders Consultancy
Content
The Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Project
Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) Project Results from the Preliminary Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA)
Further reading
United Nations Principles on Remote Sensing and the User
Intellectual Property Rights as a Policy Tool for Earth Observation Data in Europe
Earth Observation Data Policy in Europe: An Inventory of Legal Aspects and Legal Issues
2012-2013, Kingston, Jamaica
UNESCO & P. Geerders Consultancy
Content
The Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Project
Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) Project Results from the Preliminary Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA)
Further reading
United Nations Principles on Remote Sensing and the User
Intellectual Property Rights as a Policy Tool for Earth Observation Data in Europe
Earth Observation Data Policy in Europe: An Inventory of Legal Aspects and Legal Issues