Space Economy, Policy, Law and Society

The space sector is evolving rapidly, shaped by expanding commercial activity, new legal challenges, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and growing societal requirements. Understanding the economic, legal, policy, and governance dimensions of this transformation is essential for building a sustainable and prosperous space future.

Papers and session proposals are invited on the economic, financial, commercial, legal, policy, and governance dimensions of the space sector. Submissions from industry, government, academia, and civil society are encouraged.

Specific subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Commercialization and business models
• Cross-sector collaboration and partnership models
• Ethical and public-private dimensions
• Governance models
• Investment and access to capital
• Market trends and dynamics
• National and international space law
• Regulatory reforms and licensing process
• Socio-economic impacts and value creation
• Space policy and strategic planning
• Space sustainability and planetary protection
• Workforce and education
• Other topics in space economy, policy, law and society