The future of outer space is questionable. Military and civilian application through state funding has bridged the gaps of early science fiction and made the Earth a lot smaller. This talk will bring together a number of hypothetical approaches to such applications in order to consider what the future may look like.
Military and commercial activities as to a secondary consideration will be discussed to develop core hypotheses throughout the talk. Through using space law & governance, conclusions will be drawn upon to establish the future application of outer space, and how such can be applied. Weaponizing outer space, defence and other offence measures will all be discussed. Other considerations of geopolitics and international public and private law will underpin this discussion.
About our speaker
Dr Scott Michael Steele obtained his PhD from the Open University, when considering the future of the COSPARs (committee on space research) planetary protection policy, astrobiology and space governance. Scott presented a transdisciplinary approach to his research while working within the law school and Astrobiology OU. Scott continues to present his research at domestic and international conferences, while working with colleagues on a number of projects.
Scott Joined ARU Peterborough in February 2024 as a lecturer is a module leader of a number of LLB Law courses.
6.30 - 7.00 - Welcome reception with free refreshments
7.00 - 7.45 - Applying the Military Application to Outer Space with Dr Scott Steele
7.45 - 8.15 - Q&A
8.30 close
