session 4

Title

Launching into Outer Space

type

oral

Description

The original way of launching objects into outer space – one rocket, one object- has been revolutionized already long time ago. Today’s technology can use reusable launchers, multiply the load of space objects, and develop methods such as launching from sea platforms, ships, airplanes, or space objects themselves. Also new countries are joining the family of launching States. This situation opens questions connected with the applicability of the Liability Convention, with contracts, insurance, liability, and fault. The panel deliberates the legal setup of the present and planned spaceports, and the challenges they are facing.

Date

2024-10-16

Time

10:15

Room

Green Hall 3

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Dr. Rada Popova, Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH, Germany;

• Co-Chair: Dr. Yu Takeuchi, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan;

• Rapporteur: Mrs. Adriana Santana, Georgetown University Law Center, United States;