The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum
Thursday, March 20, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST
Yes! Space Needs Lawyers
With special guest
Michelle Hanlon
Executive Director, Air and Space Law Program
University of Mississippi
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Space Law and the Journal of Drone Law and Policy
Co-Founder, President, and CEO, For All Moonkind, Inc.
Former President of NSS
Join us for an illuminating and timely discussion about the evolving landscape of space law with Michelle Hanlon, former President of NSS and one of today’s leading experts in space policy. As nations and private companies race to establish a presence on the Moon and beyond, the legal frameworks that govern outer space activities are being put to the test. The Outer Space Treaty, once a pioneering foundation, now shows its age, leaving major questions unanswered about resource rights, private sector operations, and international cooperation.
In this special forum, Michelle will explore:
- The race for lunar resources and what it means for property rights in space
- The role of the United Nations’ Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), including the Working Group on Space Resources and the new Action Team on Lunar Activity Consultation (ATLAC)
- How the Artemis Accords and the International Lunar Research Station partners are working—sometimes outside the UN framework—to establish new norms for space activities
- The growing complexities of mission authorization as private space companies launch increasingly ambitious projects
- Key developments, including the proposed deorbit of the International Space Station and NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program
This is your opportunity to get a front-row seat to the pressing legal and policy debates shaping our future in space. Whether you’re a space enthusiast, policy advocate, or just curious about how the rules of the cosmic road are being written, you won’t want to miss this discussion.
Register now using the link below! Let’s explore how we can create a responsible and sustainable future in space—together.
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Michelle Hanlon serves as the Executive Director of the Air and Space Law Program at the University of Mississippi and is Editor-in-Chief of both the Journal of Space Law and the Journal of Drone Law and Policy. Michelle is the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of For All Moonkind Inc., the only organization in the world dedicated to protecting cultural heritage in outer space. She played a key role in the development and adoption of the United States’ One Small Step Act, legislation aimed at preserving human heritage on the Moon.
For All Moonkind has been recognized as a Permanent Observer to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and recently launched its Institute on Space Law and Ethics, fostering discussions on responsible conduct in space exploration. In addition to her work with For All Moonkind, Michelle is a founding partner at ABH Space Law, an Advisor at both the Beyond Earth Institute and The Hague Institute for Global Justice Off-World Project, and she is the former President of the National Space Society.
Register today to reserve your seat and ask your questions. Use the link below.
Register no later than March 20 at 8 pm EST
