Learning outcomes
After successfully completing the module, students have:
Expertise:
- Basics of space law
- Basics of international law
- Insights into current space law debates (e.g. moon mining, space debris, space tourism, International Space Station, satellite megaconstellations)
- Lines of development of space policy
Skills:
- Raising awareness of the legal implications of space technology projects
- Overall or interdisciplinary discussion of space missions
Competencies:
- Evaluation of space technology projects from a space law and space policy perspective
- Assessment of the chances of realizing space projects
Teaching content
The “Space Law” course covers the basics of space law and presents current legal discussions
topics and shows the space policy framework for the further development of this special area of international law. The
Lecture will be given by Prof. Dr. Marcus Schladebach from the University of Potsdam.