ASLI-McGill International Space Law and Governance Course

Course Objectives
This course is jointly organised by the African Space Leadership Institute (ASLI) and the McGill University Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL), Canada. It is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks and governance structures governing global space activities. Participants will examine the role of international law in the regulation of outer space activities, as well as the legal principles, policies, and practices that shape the development, regulation, and utilisation of space resources and technologies.

Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

• Synthesize public international law (including treaties and customary principles) discussed in the classes and identify law applicable to space activities.

• Understand how the legal frameworks, policies, and practices governing space activities are applied.

• Apply acquired knowledge to resolve problems and challenges related to the conduct of space activities.

• Apply acquired knowledge to navigate the complex legal landscape of space law and contribute to the development and implementation of effective space governance.

Benefits

• Gain knowledge in international space law, regulations, governance and norms.

• Access course materials and the latest documents on space law.

• Be taught by leading experts in the space law and governance field.

• Earn a certificate in Space Law and Governance jointly issued by ASLI and IASL.

• Become part of the ASLI and IASL network.

Course Highlights

• General principles and applications of international space law

• Responsibility and liability for outer space activities

• Safety and security in outer space

• Law and regulation of remote sensing, satellite communication, astronomy and PNT

• Africa and outer space

• Emerging issues in outer space

• Space laws of Africa, Asia and Latin America

• Space asset financing and insurance

• Dispute resolution for space activities

Course details

• Format: Live online sessions

• Schedule: Two sessions per week (Thursdays and Fridays), 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST (Montreal), which is 12:00 to 3:00 PM GMT

• Dates: 5 November - 18 December 2026

Registration Fee
CAD 490 (approximately USD 350)