Free occasion options NASA’s Charles Bolden and UM legislation college discussing authorized panorama of the heavens
The quickening tempo of this era’s race to the moon supplies an ideal alternative to study why area wants legal professionals, and the College of Mississippi is opening the door on this frontier.
The UM School of Law and the Center for Air and Space Law will host a panel dialogue exploring the authorized problems with area exploration and commercialization at 12:30 pm August 27, 2025, within the Robert C. Khayat Legislation Heart‘s Weems Auditorium. The occasion is free and open to the general public.
The panel dialogue can be launched by astronaut, former NASA administrator and retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden.
“I’m pleased to supply a few of my ideas on the enterprise of area at present, as it’s ever evolving, and my perception that area legislation would be the quickest rising space of the legislation in coming years,” Bolden stated.
Michelle Hanlon, government director of the air and area legislation heart, agrees that the sphere is among the quickest rising areas of legislation and impacts virtually each facet of life. In actual fact, area is projected to become a $1.8 trillion industry by 2035.
“The foundations of area are already influencing life on Earth, shaping how we talk, navigate, forecast climate and reply to disasters,” Hanlon stated. “This session will introduce the basics of area legislation whereas exploring the gaps in at present’s authorized framework and the tensions rising from the fast progress of economic area.”
The panel will even characteristic the experience of different members of the Ole Miss legislation college. Charles Stotler, the middle’s director of educational analysis; Antonia Eliason, the college’s tutorial dean; and Aaron Brynildson, legislation teacher and retired Air Power JAG, will present insights.
“Area is greater than moon rocks,” Hanlon stated. “It’s a dynamic atmosphere the place science, enterprise, and worldwide relations collide.
“Understanding the authorized framework at present means being ready to assist form the insurance policies and agreements that may information exploration and commerce for many years to return.”
By Marisa C. Atkinson
