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Space Law to You – National Law Updates

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Join Daniel Jackson and Joel Lisk for this first ever episode of From Orbit, the Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand Podcast.

In this episode Daniel and Joel bring you some of the major updates in space legislation in Australia, the United Kingdom and United States. In this episode we cover:

  • Changes to Australia’s Rules on suitably qualified experts in August 2023, read more at: https://www.spacelawcouncilanz.com/post/changes-to-australias-space-regulations
  • UK Consultation on Orbital Liabilities, Insurance, Charging and Space Sustainability: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-orbital-liabilities-insurance-charging-and-space-sustainability
  • US’s ‘learning period’ has been extended to 1 January 2024: https://spacenews.com/stopgap-spending-bill-includes-faa-learning-period-extension/
  • The US FAA’s recent Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Mitigation Methods for Launch Vehicle Upper Stages on the Creation of Orbital Debris: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/26/2023-20531/mitigation-methods-for-launch-vehicle-upper-stages-on-the-creation-of-orbital-debris
  • US FCC fines DISH or failing to comply with its de-orbit plans for the EchoStar-7 Satellite: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-takes-first-space-debris-enforcement-action

    • From Orbit is the podcast that brings the best of space law and policy analysis, commentary, and insights right to your ears. Created by the Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand, this is the go-to resource for all things space law. Head to www.spacelawcouncilanz.com to learn more about the SLC-ANZ.


    This episode of From Orbit was produced on Wurundjeri and Kaurna country. The SLC-ANZ recognises the First Peoples of this Nation and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters, seas and skies.

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