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Identical coursesSpace Law, Policy, Business and Management (B-KUL-G0S54A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
N. | De Man Philip (substitute) Aims
Upon completion of this course, the student is able to:
- basically understand how national and international legislation regulates space activities and to apply this knowledge to particular cases;
- understand the theoretical underpinnings of space policy and develop a critical appreciation of its practical implementation, in particular in the European context;
- understand and explain the economic rationale of space activities and the ensuing interaction between industry and space organisations;
- understand and appreciate the role of management to achieve space project goals effectively with respect to time, budget, quality and organisational constraints.
Previous knowledge
This course can only be followed by students who have registered for the master of space studies.
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
G0G13A : Advanced Topics in Space Law, Policy, Business and Management
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
1.5 ects. Space Law (B-KUL-G0G00a)
Content
Space law: International legal foundations;the Outer Space Treaty and other international Agreements
International cooperation
Selected issues of space law:
- Liability and Insurance
- Jurisdiction and property
- Legal status of Astronauts
- Space Stations and settlements
- Launch and satellite operations
Systems of national Space Law
Course material
A compendium of reference texts is offered to the students
Format: more information
Lectures with exercise sessions
2 ects. Space Business and Management (B-KUL-G0G01a)
Content
In a half dozen session, specialized lecturers treat the following themes:
- Space project management
- Project control
- Financial control
- Contracts and insurances
- Licensing and intellectual property rights
- Governance and commercialisation
Course material
The slides of the presentations and reference texts are posted on the Toledo platform.
1.5 ects. Space Policy (B-KUL-G0V54a)
Content
- National space doctrines and strategies;their formation,content and place
- Comparison of space programmes and capabilities worldwide
- Benefits analysis of space policy
- International coalitions and competition
- Issues of European policy
- Issues of purpose and priority
Course material
The slides of the presentations and reference texts are posted on the Toledo platform.
Format: more information
Lectures with exercise sessions