Space Law and Policy Session
Session Date and Time: Thursday, May 23 @ 10 am – 12 noon & 2 pm – 6 pm
As humanity embarks on its journey into the cosmos, the challenges and opportunities presented by the vast expanse of space extend far beyond the realm of technological advancements. The legal frontiers in space exploration are becoming increasingly critical, potentially holding the very keys to determining the course of our future as a spacefaring civilization. Take, for example, the issue of space resource utilization – a subject Michelle Hanlon is well-versed in. With vast deposits of valuable materials scattered across celestial matter, the legal frameworks governing their extraction and use become paramount. These legal considerations extend to ownership rights, environmental regulations, and conflict resolution, mirroring the complexities we’ve faced on Earth for centuries.
Michelle’s session encourages us to delve into these profound legal questions, prompting a shift from mere technical problem-solving to contemplating the broader implications of our actions in space. How we navigate and establish these legal norms will undoubtedly shape the narrative of human existence beyond our home planet, emphasizing the crucial intersection of law and the cosmos in defining our cosmic legacy.
Session Description: Dive into the intricate legal landscape surrounding the vast riches of space, examining the policies and legal structures needed to manage Earth’s expansion into cislunar space and beyond. Michelle Hanlon and other top legal scholars will explore the future of space policy, delving into the Artemis Accords and the evolving legal regimes essential for a spacefaring species.
Session Chair: Michelle Hanlon
- National Space Society Board of Directors
- Executive Director of the Air and Space Law program at the University of Mississippi School of Law
- Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Space Law
- Co-Founder and President of For All Moonkind, Inc.
- Chair of the International Committee of the National Space Society
Michelle’s extensive background includes serving as a mentor to the National Space Society Legal Fellows program, and she received her B.A. in Political Science from Yale College, J.D. magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center, and LLM in Air and Space Law from McGill University. With a rich legal career, including restructuring sovereign debt for South and Latin American countries, Michelle provides invaluable insights into the legal aspects of air, space, and cyber law through her consulting firm, ABH Aerospace, LLC.
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