On-Orbit Jurisdication Conference a Success

07 Nov 2014    

The 7th Annual Washington, D.C. Space Law Conference on Monday, November 3, 2014 at the National Press Club featured discussion on the challenges and opportunities presented in on-orbit jurisdiction. 

The first panel, 
“On-Orbit Jurisdiction: Government and Industry Views” featured Laura Montgomery (Manager, Space Law Branch, FAA), Karl Kensinger (Deputy Division Chief, Satellite Division, FCC), Glenn Talia (Section Chief, Weather, Satellites, and Research Section, NOAA), Brian Israel (Attorney-Advisor, US Dept. of State), Caryn Schenewerk  (Counsel & Director of Government Affairs, SpaceX), Russ McMurry (Senior Counsel, Boeing Network & Space Systems), Franceska Schroeder (Principal, Fish & Richardson), and moderators Professor Frans von der Dunk & Dennis Burnett.

The second panel, “On-Orbit Jurisdiction -  Perspectives from Different Elements of Space Sector - Views from Property Rights Interests and Sub-Orbital Activities”included Mike Gold (Chair, COMSTAC), Peter Marquez (VP for Global Engagement, Planetary Resources), Marc Holzapfel (Senior VP & General Counsel, Virgin Galactic), Patti Grace Smith (Principal, PGS Consulting), Jim Muncy (Principal, PoliSpace Consulting), and moderators Professor Matthew Schaefer and Dennis Burnett.

The ABA Space Law Committee, together with AstroEsq.com, invited students and professionals in the DC area to meet up for drinks, community, and conversation following the 7th Annual Nebraska Law DC Space Law Conference at the District Commons.