Note: The views expressed in the presentations and papers below are those of the authors and do not reflect the policies or views of the United Nations or the Office for Outer Space Affairs. The presentations and papers are provided solely for informational purposes.
| Opening Ceremony and Welcoming Statements | ||
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R. A. Boroffice,
Director-General/Chief Executive, National Space Research and Development Agency, Nigeria |
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Natercia Rodrigues,
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs |
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| SESSION 1: International Space Law | ||
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Chair: Sergio Marchisio
Italy, Chairman, Legal Subcommittee 2004-2005 |
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International legal regime on outer space: Outer Space Treaty, Rescue Agreement and the Moon Agreement
Vladimir Kopal, Czech Republic, Chairman, Legal Subcommittee 1999-2003 |
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International legal regime on outer space: Liability Convention and Registration Convention
Sergio Marchisio, Italy, Chairman, Legal Subcommittee 2004-2005 |
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United Nations Principles on Outer Space
Ram Jakhu, Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Canada |
Powerpoint Presentation
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Brief overview of the work of the Legal Subcommittee and the United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space
Natercia Rodrigues, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs |
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Benefits of becoming party to the Treaties and conducting activities in accordance with the Principles
Panel Discussion |
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| Maurice N. Andem, Institute of Air & Space Law, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi,Finland | PDF Document | |
| José Monserrat Filho, Associaçao Brasileira de Direito Aeronáutico e Espacial Brazi |
Powerpoint Presentation
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| Sergio Marchisio, Italy, Chairman, Legal Subcommittee 2004-2005 | PDF Document | |
| Kenneth Hodgkins, Department of State, United States of America | Powerpoint Presentation | |
| SESSION 2: National Space Law and Policy | ||
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Chair: Frans von der Dunk
International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University, The Netherland |
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| Overview of national space laws and policies | ||
| Joanne I. Gabrynowicz, National Remote Sensing and Space Law Centre, United States of America | PDF Document | |
| Ganiy Agbaje, National Space Research and Development Agency, Nigeria |
Powerpoint Presentation
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| José Monserrat Filho, Associaçao Brasileira de Direito Aeronáutico e Espacial, Brazil |
Powerpoint Presentations
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| Mothibi Ramusi, Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa | Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Developing national space policy and strategies
Henry Hertzfeld, Space Policy Institute, George Washington University |
Powerpoint Presentation
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Fundamental provisions for national space laws
Frans von der Dunk, International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University, The Netherlands |
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| SESSION 3: Coordinating national space-related activities | ||
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Chair: R. A. Boroffice
National Space Research and Development Agency, Nigeria |
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Ways and means of coordinating national space-related activities
Kenneth Hodgkins, Department of State, United States of America |
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| Ways and means of coordinating national space-related activities: the African experience | ||
| R. A Boroffice, National Space Research and Development Agency, Nigeria | PDF Document | |
| Peter Martinez, Co-ordinator, National Working Group on Space Science and Technology, South Africa | Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Nassim Haned, Algerian Space Agency | Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Hamid Tadlaoui, Morocco | PDF Document | |
| National space-related activities, education and institutions in Africae | ||
| Anas Osman, President, National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), Egypt | Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Akwasi Ayensu, Deputy-Director General, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Ghana | PDF Document | |
| Harun R. Muturi, Chief Science Secretary, National Council for Science and Technology, Kenya | PDF Document | |
| SESSION 4: Other space-related legal issues | ||
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Chair: Peter Martinez
National Working Group on Space Science and Technology, South Africa |
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Legal and regulatory developments in Aeronautical Communications and Navigation
Tare Brisibe, National Space Research and Development Agency,Nigeri |
Powerpoint Presentation
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Remote sensing data dissemination policy and national implementing legislation
Joanne I. Gabrynowicz, National Remote Sensing and Space Law Centre, United States of America |
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ITU regulations and procedures
Shola Taylor, Kemilinks International |
Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Intellectual Property Law and Space Activities
Bradford Lee Smith, Alcatel |
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Space Insurance
Segun Yerokun, Lagos State University, Nigeria |
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Draft protocol on matters specific to space assets to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment
Tinuade Oyekunle, Correspondent for the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit) |
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| SESSION 5: Promoting education in space law | ||
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Chair: Maurice N. Andem
Institute of Air & Space Law, Finland |
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| Education courses/opportunities in Space Law | ||
| Maurice N. Andem, Institute of Air & Space Law, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland | PDF Document | |
| Sergio Marchisio, European Centre for Space Law |
Powerpoint Presentation
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| Ram Jakhu, Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Canada | Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Joanne I. Gabrynowicz, National Remote Sensing and Space Law Centre, United States of America | Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Frans von der Dunk, International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University, The Netherlands | Powerpoint Presentation | |
| Henry Hertzfeld, Space Policy Institute, George Washington University | Powerpoint Presentation | |
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Ways and means of promoting education in space law in Africa
Justine White, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa |
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Core elements of an education curriculum on space law
Frans von der Dunk, International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University, The Netherlands |
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