Panel II | National Security & Outer Space: perspectives from the public & private sectors
11:30 – 13:00
This session will explore the intersection of national security and outer space activities, focusing on how public and private actors navigate the legal and policy frameworks governing dual-use technologies. Key topics include the challenges posed by the militarization of commercial satellites, the regulatory frameworks for managing security risks in public-private partnerships, and the international law implications of dual-use capabilities. Panellists will provide insights into how governments, industry leaders, and legal advisors address issues such as space-based intelligence, cybersecurity threats, and compliance with arms control agreements in an increasingly contested space domain.
Almudena Azcarate Ortega, Laura Donohue, Frank Kendall, and David Koplow
Panel III | Global Satellite Constellations: opportunities and challenges
14:30 – 16:00
This panel will delve into the legal and regulatory challenges surrounding developing, deploying, and operating global satellite constellations like Starlink, OneWeb, and others. Topics may include spectrum allocation, licensing, cross-border regulatory compliance, and the mitigation of space debris risks. Speakers may share insights on how they advise clients on navigating the regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with international space law, and managing
disputes related to orbital slots and interference.
Panel 1, from left, it’s Chris Borgen, Victoria Samson, me, and Jack Beard.