The space sector is brimming with potential, stimulated by advancements in technology, expanded international partnerships, and increased awareness of the benefits of accessing space. The growth of the lunar economy, in particular, is expected to spur innovation and technological advancements.

Over the past few decades, the landscape for space activities has experienced significant transformations fostered, amongst others, by relentless scientific and technological progress along with the emergence of private sector involvement and new related economic models for space activities.

The stage is set for a global showdown four years in the making for access to the radio waves needed for communications in space, on Earth, and everywhere in between. Linklaters Associate Nicholas Puschman comments in this article by Space News.

Linklaters lawyers Imogen Ormerod and Akshay Sewlikar explore the unveiling of the Astra Carta and it's importance for a sustainable global space industry. Space is increasingly within reach. It plays a vital role in shaping our future existence and is now more accessible than ever thanks to developing science and cutting-edge technology.

This webinar explored the space industry of tomorrow and panellists spoke about what steps the UK can take to become a superpower across a broad spectrum of emerging and transformative space technologies.

Ofcom has opened a consultation on an update to its Space Spectrum Strategy, which comes in response to the growth in size and value of the UK space sector and trends that have emerged since it published its last strategy in 2017, in particular in satellite technology and the advances in and greater affordability in the launch market. This consultation is likely to be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders across the space industry; in particular those involved in low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations – a key focus area.