On June 25, 2025, the European Commission published the long-anticipated draft EU Space Act (“Act”), a potentially landmark regulation that will apply to both EU and non-EU operators providing space services in Europe. The...more
7/2/2025
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On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its unanimous opinion in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. et al. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd. et al. (605 U.S. ___ (2025)), holding that personal jurisdiction exists over an enforcement action...more
6/9/2025
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The threat of anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons is once again front and center in the news, raising questions about norms for responsible state behavior in space. ASAT tests are used by countries to destroy or incapacitate...more
For over two decades, investors in the energy sector have benefited from protections found in The Energy Charter Treaty (“ECT”). Investors in hydrogen projects will soon be able to benefit from these same protections....more
On May 15, 2020, the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) revealed the blueprint for the Artemis Accords (“Accords”), which are to form the basis of NASA’s international partnerships with other...more