In late September, Sydney hosted the world's largest and
most prestigious gathering for the space community.
The 76th
International Astronautical Congress saw 10,000 delegates from
the global space industry come together, with the Bartier Perry
space law team among them.
Space law is an emerging area of practice, and
an increasingly important one, as Australia looks to play a greater
role in the sector.
So why the need for legal advice, and why has Bartier Perry been
growing its practice in this area?
Well by way of just one example Bartier Perry Partner Darren Gardner highlights that:
"Right now there are more than 8,000 satellites orbiting
the Earth. These satellites play a critical role in global
communications, security and infrastructure. Who is responsible,
though, if a discarded or disabled satellite crashes onto your
property or business?"
