This course will serve as both an introduction to the laws of aviation and space in their broadest sense, as well as a survey of legal issues associated with, and bearing on modern aviation and space issues against the backdrop of fundamental business principles. It will incorporate all areas of law covered in the first-year law school curriculum to cover the basic legal frameworks of aviation and space law, including: international treaties; federal and state statutes; federal and state regulations; government regulation of aircraft including drones, air carriers, pilots, airspace, and airports (including land use); choice of law issues relating to all aviation and space related litigation; and case law. Current international space law in U.N. resolutions, treaties, and customary law will be identified as will the legal theory and principles used in the advancement of civil, military, and commercial space activities.
Recent developments and more specific topics in space law will be covered, including: property rights and claim of sovereignty over outer space and celestial bodies, Outer Space Treaty requirement applicable to new proposed activities in space, commercialization and privatization of low earth orbit, orbital debris--legal issues and governance, intellectual property, and export control laws as applicable to space activities.
Materials will consist of a textbook, as well as cases, statutes, treaties, regulations, and policy statements. Based on availability, guest speakers, employed in key aviation and space related positions internationally, will share perspectives, wisdom, and experiences.
Recent developments and more specific topics in space law will be covered, including: property rights and claim of sovereignty over outer space and celestial bodies, Outer Space Treaty requirement applicable to new proposed activities in space, commercialization and privatization of low earth orbit, orbital debris--legal issues and governance, intellectual property, and export control laws as applicable to space activities.
Materials will consist of a textbook, as well as cases, statutes, treaties, regulations, and policy statements. Based on availability, guest speakers, employed in key aviation and space related positions internationally, will share perspectives, wisdom, and experiences.