Space Sustainability: Shaping Responsible Practices for a Resilient Future

Venue: Online

Category: Space Sustainability and Legal Frameworks

Facilitator: Mrs. Malak Trabelsi Loeb

Participants: Legal experts, space professionals, researchers, students with a focus on space law, and sustainability advocates.

Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with space concepts and a genuine interest in sustainability principles in the outer space domain.

Aim of the Workshop

Workshop Description

What will you learn?

Core concepts of space sustainability: Its significance, challenges, and its role in ensuring harmonious space operations.
Space debris: Its origins, potential mitigation strategies, and its long-term implications for space missions.
The role and importance of international cooperation in ensuring the sustainable use of outer space.
Methods to maintain a stable orbital environment amidst increasing space activities.
An exploration of legal guidelines regulating space missions and their pivotal role in ensuring sustainability.
Approaches to encourage responsible behaviors in the space sector.
The intersection of space sustainability with socio-economic factors on a global level.
Evolutionary trajectories of space sustainability: Past, present, and future considerations.
Recognizing and understanding the contributions of various stakeholders in the space sustainability conversation.
Forecasting potential future trajectories in space, grounded in the principle of sustainability.

This workshop aims to prepare its attendees with the knowledge essential to navigating the nuanced landscape of space sustainability, striking a balance between advancement and conscientiousness.