Understanding the implications of outer space activity for international security

As humanity becomes increasingly dependent on space-based technologies, the need to maintain space as a peaceful environment for international cooperation and technological and scientific progress is ever more paramount. This task is further complicated by the proliferation of actors operating in space, and the potential placement or use of offensive weapons in outer space.
This course provides an overview of the key contemporary issues in outer-space governance from both a legal and policy-oriented perspective.

Speakers

•  08:50-09:00: GCSP Presentation
  • Ms Christina Orisich
• 09:00-09:30: Introduction and Overview: Outer Space Security
  • Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan
•  09:30:10:00: Keynote address: Space Governance
  • Mr Niklas Hedman
• 10:30-11:00: Militarization of Outer Space and the New Space Forces
  • Mr Xavier Pasco
•  11:00-11:30: Space Debris
  • Dr.-Ing. Carsten Wiedemann
• 14:00-14:30: Threats Against Space Systems
  • Mr Thomas G. Roberts
• 14:30-15:00: Space Exploration, Moon and Mars
  • Dr Alain Dupas
• 15:00-15:30: Space Power and Policy
  • Dr Michael K. Simpson

This course is designed for officials from governments and international organisations, as well as members of the security and defence policy planning and the intelligence communities. This course is also relevant to representatives from the private sector and nongovernmental organisations, journalists, and anyone with a professional interest in understanding future international security challenges.

The GCSP reserves the right to modify the programme dates, location and fee at any time.