Space Law for the New Space Economy
International and Indian law for advisers to private space companies
- Eight weeks
- 12 to 18 people
- Live sessions
- By application
Why this course
India opened space to private companies, and they need lawyers who understand treaties, licences and commercial risk together. This course covers space law from the point of view of a lawyer advising an Indian space company.
What you will be able to do
- 01Know who is liable for a space activity, and on what standard
- 02Plan an IN-SPACe authorisation and the spectrum a satellite needs
- 03Structure investment, launch contracts and insurance
- 04Advise on debris, collisions and disputes
Who it is for
- Corporate and regulatory lawyers
- Telecommunications and disputes lawyers
- In-house counsel at space and defence companies
- Policy researchers
- Law students
What it covers
- 01International space law
- 02Licensing space activity in India
- 03Spectrum, investment and contracts
- 04Space data and debris
- 05Disputes and liability
The full syllabus, with the topics and readings for each session, is available on request.
How it works
Live sessions
Taught live every week by one instructor, who stays with the cohort for the whole course.
Recordings
Every session is recorded, so you can revise or catch up on one you missed.
Guest practitioners
People who do this work join some sessions to show how the law operates in practice.
Certificate
A Matter Labs certificate for attending the course. No exams.
Questions
What does it cost?
Fees are shared with applicants when a cohort opens.
When does the next cohort start?
Dates are set once enough people have expressed interest. Express interest and we will write to you first.
How much time does it take?
Eight weeks, 24 contact hours, or 27 with the elective, plus some reading before each session.
Do I need a background in this area?
No. There are no prerequisites.
What if I miss a session?
Watch the recording. Recordings are for enrolled participants only.