Centre for Space Futures – The Future of Space Law: The Evolving Dynamics of Air and Space Regulation

This report examines the evolving governance and legal frameworks for space activities, emphasizing the need for enhanced space governance by drawing lessons from international civil aviation law.

It highlights the rapid expansion of space activity driven by commercialization, technology, and global participation that has outpaced existing governance frameworks. The paper proposes a Multi-Tiered Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) framework for space governance and discusses challenges such as fragmented oversight, international compliance, and the need for adaptable legal mechanisms to support sustainability, equity, and innovation in space.