Space Law

The Legal Challenges of Planetary Defense 

​​​​​​​Are We Legally Prepared for an Asteroid Crisis? 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The threat of an asteroid impact is not just a scenario for science fiction, it is a real and complex challenge that requires coordinated global action.
But are we legally and politically prepared to face such a crisis?​​​​​​​ 

In this webinar we’ll explore whether existing international frameworks are​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ equipped to handle such a catastrophic event and what challenges lie ahead.​​​​​​​

  • ​​​​​​​Who Is Responsible for Stopping an Asteroid?
    We will discuss who holds the authority to decide when and how to intervene and whether bureaucracy in national and international​​​​​​​ initiatives hinders global security.

  • Deflection, Destruction, or Exploitation? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    Can a single nation act without global consensus? What happens if an asteroid contains valuable resources? We'll address liability concerns in case a deflection attempt fails.

  • After the Impact: Legal Consequences of an Asteroid Disaster ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    The discussion will also cover the aftermath of an impact, including the financial responsibility for damages, legal challenges in disaster response, evacuations, and emergency resource distribution.
    ​​​​​​​We’ll examine the potential geopolitical tensions and international​​​​​​​ conflicts that could arise from such an event.

  • Igor Ciminelli

    Founder School of Disruption

  • Veronica Moronese

    Space Lawyer and Member of the Center for Near Space

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