Legal experts will address the
cross-party House of Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee on
Monday May 12, 2025 as part of
its wide-ranging inquiry into space and the space
economy.
The committee will be
looking into questions around the body of law that governs
space-related objects and activities.
At
3:35pm, the Committee will take evidence from
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Michele Dougherty, Professor,
Research and Innovation at UKRI
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Mark Boggett, CEO and Co-Founder at
Seraphim Space
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Nayen Pankhania, Strategy and
Consulting Director at Satellite Applications
Catapult
At 4:35pm, they will
hear from:
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Joanne Wheeler, Professor at Alden
Legal Limited
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Sa'id Mosteshar, Director at London
Institute of Space Policy and Law
The session will take place in
Committee Room 4 and can be watched live or later on Parliament TV. The
committee will publish its report to Government later this
year.
Questions likely to be raised
are:
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What are the challenges faced by
SMEs when “scaling up” in the UK?
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How does the UK compare
internationally in terms of investment in
space?
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What approach should be taken by the
UK government to improve investment in
space?
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Is the UK uniquely positioned to
contribute to the regulation of
space?
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How can the UK encourage a
sustainable, responsible approach to space?
