IAF GNF Session: The Governance of Space Exploration

Day: Friday 9 May 2025
Time: 14:30 - 15:30 IST
Location: Grand Ballroom, India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC) - Yashoboomi

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the governance of space exploration, where leading experts will delve into the multifaceted legal and policy dimensions of this field. This session will emphasize the necessity of international cooperation to address the global challenges and opportunities of space exploration.

Topics that our panellists will address include the governance of space resource utilization, in examining legal frameworks and policy measures that ensure responsible and sustainable use of space resources. The discussion will also cover planetary protection, highlighting strategies to prevent contamination and preserve the integrity of celestial bodies.

Equitable sharing of benefits from space exploration will be another key topic, focusing on the need to ensure that all nations, regardless of their space capabilities, can partake in the advantages of space activities. The growing role of private entities in space exploration will be addressed as well, showcasing their contributions and the need for regulatory measures to balance innovation with safety and fairness. The long-term sustainability of space activities will be a final point of discussion, with insights into how current practices can be adapted to safeguard the future of space exploration.

At the end of this high-level discussion, attendees will have gained an overall understanding of the challenges in ensuring the responsible and equitable governance of space exploration, taking into account the interests of all stakeholders, now and in the future.