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Since the dawn of the first 'Space Age' in 1957, space-related technologies have transformed our lives, revolutionising communications, medicine, navigation, finance, agriculture and computing, to name but a few. Space is an important element of critical infrastructure to support the world economy, international trade and investment, strategic thinking, military strategy, national security, science, culture and, frankly, the future of humankind. A (theoretical) 'day without space' would be disastrous for lives, livelihoods, and economies around the world. Given its pivotal role in the functioning of society worldwide, it is important that a governance framework for space exists that appropriately finds a balance between all of these perspectives.
This talk by Professor Steve Freeland will address some of the significant challenges to the applicability and further development of the legal regulation of outer space activities, particularly in the currently rapidly changing technological, geopolitical and commercial contexts.
This is our end of-year event at Glover Cottages. We will be serving a light Christmas buffet from 6 – 6.30pm in the courtyard, and seasonal dessert from 7.30 – 8pm.
Registration is necessary for catering purposes.
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 3:00PM AEST ON Monday, December 4.
ATTENDANCE IS IN-PERSON ONLY, TICKETS TO BE PRE-PAID.
For further information please email nswexec@internationalaffairs.org.au
