An event organised by the SLP Radiofrequency and Spectrum Research Group brought together international experts to examine the legal, technical, and policy challenges of regulating the radiofrequency (RF) spectrum in an increasingly congested orbital environment.
From mega-constellations to military satellites, Jonathan McDowell explained how orbital debris, ASAT tests, and weak governance threaten the safety and sustainability of outer space. Read more and watch the recording.
David Eagleson has been involved with SGAC for half a decade. He is currently the Space Law and Policy (SLP) Group Co-Lead, having worked up the ranks from event coordinator and research positions. Hear about how SGAC has impacted his journey.
Ever wondered who keeps SLP’s research engine running? Meet the Research Coordinators: the quiet powerhouses behind every project, publication, and milestone. In this post, SLP outgoing coordinator Angelika and Pankaj share what it’s really like to lead from behind the scenes. The wins, the lessons, and why this role could be your next big move in space law and policy.
As armed conflicts extend into outer space, the legal status of the Outer Space Treaty (OST) during wartime remains uncertain. This post examines whether the OST can be suspended under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties and highlights the lack of guidance in the ILC’s 2011 Draft Articles. It calls for urgent attention from the UN COPUOS to address this growing legal gap. Read the analysis written by Sima Moradinasab.
What happens when outer space, once envisioned as a peaceful frontier, becomes entangled in the complex web of armed conflict and legal regimes? On May 23, 2025, the Space Law and Policy Project Group kicked off the first event of a lecture series with a timely and captivating session led by Christopher D. Johnson, Director of Legal Affairs and Space Law at the Secure World Foundation. Read the full report and watch the recording – and don’t miss the next session on space debris with Jonathan McDowell, coming June 28!
Equity in space governance must move beyond rhetoric to become a legal obligation, ensuring access, participation, and benefits for all. Without structural reform, the final frontier risks mirroring the inequalities of Earth. A compelling article written by Ridima Sur.
Angelika Pizarro is a policy specialist at Parabukas Pte. Lte., a women-led, Asia-based international consultancy focused on laws and policies related to climate change, environment and sustainable development. In her early career, she held positions at the Ateneo Policy Center and the then-emerging Philippine Space Agency. She credits SGAC, where she currently serves as Research Coordinator, for inspiring her to pursue space policy as a career.
With the objective of bridging initiatives aligned to the Space Law and Policy Project Group’s vision and mission, we joined in a conversation with Victoria DeFazio to learn more about the project she co-leads: the Cosmic Futures project under SGAC’s Space Safety and Sustainability-PG.
Pankaj Mehta is a space lawyer based in India. He has been involved with SGAC for four years and works in his present capacity as a Space Law & Policy Group Research Coordinator. Recently, he accepted a position as a Policy Specialist at SES Satellites in India.
