Tag results for 'Space law'

Latin America’s growing footprint in space governance – from international commitments to the unfinished task of building domestic regulatory frameworks

Latin American countries have rapidly embraced international space commitments, in fact, eight South American nations have now signed the Artemis Accords, and several have recently acceded to key UN space treaties. However, the region still largely lacks the domestic legal frameworks needed to regulate commercial space activities, attract private investment and fulfil treaty obligations. This article surveys the current state of space law across the region, highlights key developments and gaps and argues that bridging this regulatory deficit is the most urgent task ahead.

Released on Jul 17, 2026

Positioning Switzerland as a space law hub: Switzerland's draft Space Act in the orbit of the draft EU Space Act

This article examines Switzerland’s Draft Federal Space Operations Act, which establishes the country’s first national legal framework for space operations – covering licensing, supervision, liability, registration and conflict of laws – and assesses its key provisions in a comparative perspective with the proposed EU Space Act, highlighting Switzerland’s strategy to position itself as a competitive hub for space activities.

Released on Jul 15, 2026

In orbit: the legal implications of data centres in space

This article highlights challenges for advisers as in-orbit data centres move data processing from terrestrial facilities to satellites, exposing gaps in space, data, cybersecurity and liability rules.

Released on Jul 15, 2026