Commercial Space Law

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5064
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Course ID
204073
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course surveys the legal and policy issues associated with the commercial space industry. It gives an overview of applicable international treaties and the requirements imposed on States in relation to private commercial actors. It examines domestic Australian space law and draws comparisons with the law in other jurisdictions. Specific areas covered include launches and returns, responsibility and liability, artificial satellites, debris mitigation, space traffic management, spectrum allocation, off-Earth resource utilisation and space assets as critical infrastructure. The course also looks at commercial law issues such as contracting, trade law and dispute resolution. There will be a focus on understanding the law in the context of current and emerging industry trends, with expert presenters drawn from the commercial space sector, regulatory agencies, legal practice and academia.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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