session 3

Title

Legal and Regulatory Opportunities and Challenges in the Evolving Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Economy

type

oral

Description

The expanding Low Earth Orbit (LEO) economy, driven by satellite constellations, presents both opportunities and challenges for the public and private sector. Real and present dangers to the continuing safety and sustainability of outer space are posed by debris and active satellites; furthermore, an orbital collision would result in third party liability event for some satellite constellations. Key topics therefore include the sustainability of LEO amid increased congestion, challenges in space traffic management, and legal frameworks for orbital debris mitigation and remediation. Regulatory solutions proposed in the IADC Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines, UN COPUOS Debris Mitigation Guidelines and the Long-Term Sustainability Guidelines 2019 are recommended for States to adopt at national levels. Increasingly, commercial SSA/STM services are provided.

Date

2026-10-06

Time

15:00

Room

Hall 3

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Prof. George (Georgios) D. Kyriakopoulos, National and Kapodistrian University Of Athens, Greece;

• Co-Chair: Mr. Philippe Clerc, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), France;

• Rapporteur: Ms. Lauren Payne, D-Orbit SpA, United Kingdom;