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Certificate Course on Arbitration in Space Industry
About The Course
The global space economy is rapidly transforming with increasing private participation, satellite commerce, space technology ventures, and international collaborations. With the introduction of the Indian Space Policy 2023, the legal and regulatory landscape governing outer space activities has become more significant than ever before.
The “Certificate Course on Arbitration in Space Industry” is a specialised 6-week programme designed to provide participants with practical and professional insights into Space Law, International Arbitration, Commercial Space Contracts, and Emerging Regulatory Challenges.
The course bridges the gap between technology, policy, and dispute resolution by focusing on real-world issues such as satellite launch disputes, orbital liability, spectrum conflicts, space debris, planetary defence, and arbitration involving state and private entities.
- Expert Sessions from Industry & Arbitration Professionals
- High Profile Mentors from Internationally Recognized Space Industry
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Course Highlights
- Study of International Space Law & UNOOSA Treaties
- Analysis of Indian Space Policy 2023
- PCA Optional Rules for Outer Space Disputes
- Commercial Satellite & Launch Contract Drafting
- Arbitration in Space-related Disputes
- Liability for Space Debris & Planetary Defence
- Moot Arbitration & Practical Simulations
- Hybrid Learning Format
- Professional Certification
Course Structure
Duration
6 Weeks
Mode
Hybrid (Online + Offline Practical Session)
Sessions
2 Sessions Per Week
Total Hours
24 Learning Hours
Key Features
Industry-Oriented Curriculum
International & Indian Regulatory Focus
Practical Drafting Exercises
Moot Arbitration Simulation
Expert-Led Sessions
Future-Focused Legal Training
Certification
Practical
Learning
Experience
Drafting of Satellite
Launch Service
Agreements
Learn to draft and structure
comprehensive launch service
agreements with industry
best practices.
Negotiation of Liability &
Indemnity Clauses
Develop negotiation strategies
for liability allocation and
indemnity in space
transactions.
Emergency Arbitration Simulations
Participate in high-pressure
arbitration simulations to
enhance advocacy and
decision-making skills.
Moot Proceedings involving Space Disputes
Argue complex space law
disputes in simulated moot
court proceedings.
Realistic Case Studies on Commercial Space Conflicts
Analyze real-world cases to
understand legal challenges
in commercial space activities.
Who Should Attend
- Advocates & Arbitration Practitioners
- Corporate & Technology Lawyers
- Law Students & Researchers
- Engineering & Aerospace Students
- Academicians & Policy Makers
Venue
MERI Group of Institutions, Janakpuri, New Delhi
Organized by: MERI Department of Space Studies

