"Legal Liftoff: Turning Your Passion for Space into a Law Career"

 

When we think of space, we picture rockets, astronauts, and distant planets—not lawyers. But as humanity ventures beyond Earth, space needs something just as vital as technology laws. 

 

Welcome to SPACE LAW a fast-emerging legal field blending law, science, and international policy. For law students and enthusiasts, it’s a chance to help shape the rules of the next frontier. Law students are encouraged to investigate futuristic and interdisciplinary fields like this at Presidency University and Presidency School of Law, where they can contribute to the development of the next frontier's regulations. 

 

Why Space Law? Why Now? 

Space is no longer the playground of governments alone. Private companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and ISRO’s commercial arms are leading the charge. With satellite launches, lunar missions, and even asteroid mining on the horizon, legal questions abound: 

• Who owns the Moon? 
• Can private firms mine space? 
• What laws apply to space tourism or debris damage? 

These are not theoretical - they are real challenges needing legal minds. 

 

India’s Role: A Legal Goldmine 

India is fast becoming a space leader. With the creation of IN-SPACe, and new policies encouraging private participation, legal frameworks are essential. Opportunities include: 

• Legal roles with ISRO, IN-SPACe, and the Department of Space 
• Working in firms advising on tech and aerospace law 
• Research positions in centers like CADL (NALSAR), CASL (NUJS), and VSMCASL (GNLU) 
• Advising startups like Skyroot or AgniKul 

 

Global Career Pathways 

Internationally, space lawyers work with: 

• UNOOSA, NASA, ESA, and international law firms 
• Corporations like SpaceX and OneWeb 
• Dispute resolution bodies like the Court of Arbitration for Space 

Specialties include contracts, risk, space insurance, and export law. 

 

How to Launch Your Career? 

• Take courses in international or space law 
• Join space law moots like Manfred Lachs 
• Intern at ISRO, UNOOSA, or space policy think tanks 
• Stay updated and network actively 

 

Students at Presidency University enjoy an interdisciplinary setting where they can interact with classmates from business, science, and engineering schools—ideal for those who want to comprehend space law from all perspectives. 

 

Your Time Is Now 

Space law is the future. And at Presidency School of Law, students are not just taught the past—they’re prepared for tomorrow. This is an opportunity for law students who are enthusiastic about innovation and exploration to contribute to the creation of the regulations that will govern life beyond Earth. 

 

The legal frontier is wide open. Are you ready for liftoff? 

 

 

Written by, 

Dr. Mohammed Salim Baitullah Khan 

Assistant Professor – Senior Scale, PSOL