Who, if anyone, can own the moon? Who is responsible for space debris? And why should Jersey care about space law? Those are some of the questions that will be explored during a talk at Jersey Library next week.
The free event will take place on Thursday 28 May from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Event organiser Greg Murray, who will be giving the talk, said: “Space is no longer only about exploration.
“It is now critical infrastructure – supporting communications, navigation, finance, climate monitoring and security.
“But as satellites multiply, lunar missions return and commercial actors become increasingly powerful, important legal and environmental questions are becoming urgent.”
The talk will cover key space law topics, including:
- Who, if anyone, can own the moon?
- Who is responsible when private companies operate in space?
- How does space debris threaten the orbital environment?
- Why might low earth orbit become a new “tragedy of the commons”?
- What could emerging regulation, including the EU Space Act, mean for the future?
- Why should Jersey be paying attention to this fast-developing area?
Mr Murray added: “The talk is intended for a general audience, so no legal or scientific background is needed.
“It may be of particular interest to anyone curious about international law, sustainability, technology, finance, regulation, geopolitics, or the future of space activity.”
Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance online.