Space Law

We are seeing a rapid increase in the number of objects placed in orbit around the earth, as well as an increase in the number of services and communications that each satellite can perform. This graph illustrates the acceleration, which is expected to continue through the next decade.

The consequences are wide-ranging, from surveillance and national security to detecting early warning signs of natural disasters to mining materials in outer space to the accumulation of clutter in orbit. 

The University of Arizona is an international leader in optics and astronomy, and TechLaw faculty and fellows have special opportunities to work with researchers across the campus to anticipate and manage conflicting uses of space as a resource. TechLaw faculty and fellows are invited to participate in the Arizona Space Business Roundtable.