The next webinar from the International Telecommunications Society (ITS) will look at “Developments in Satellite Technology and the Future of Space Regulation”. The one-hour session is scheduled for April 30, at 9:30 (Eastern). There is no charge for the webinar.
I have been a long-time supporter of these webinars to keep up with new trends and issues arising from emerging technology.
The future of space is being shaped by innovators and regulators. The commercial space industry is experiencing unprecedented growth with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellations enabling breakthrough applications. Satellite-based data centers with AI services are on the horizon; direct-to-cellular networks, and earth stations in motion, are expanding what is possible beyond earth.
Laws and regulations governing commercial activities in space have evolved significantly, with today’s regulatory landscape reflecting both established principles and emerging frameworks designed to support these new technologies. From debris management to liability standards to jurisdictional questions, the rules governing space are more relevant than ever and raise fundamental questions:
- How should space law evolve to support innovation while maintaining safety?
- How should regulators address emerging technologies and business models that existing frameworks weren’t designed to accommodate?
- How do we launch one million satellites into earth’s orbit? What are the consequences?
Professor Rob Frieden of Penn State University will discuss how regulations can support next-generation LEO/MEO applications, sharing insights into the rapid evolution of the commercial space sector. The session will explore international and domestic policies shaping space law and examine how emerging frameworks are enabling today’s most exciting developments.
There will be an interactive Q&A session following the talk.
Coincidentally, at the FCC’s April Open Meeting, also scheduled for April 30, there is an agenda item for Space Spectrum Sharing. According to Scotiabank, this “could provide LEO operators with benefits to better serve rural and edge-of-footprint suburban areas.”
Register now for this one-hour session, to explore the high-stakes legal landscape of space — where the next frontier isn’t just technological but regulatory.