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Space Law Attorney
Advises on commercial space activities — launches, satellites and resource extraction
£70k–£150k Space race
What it involves
Navigates the Outer Space Treaty, national space laws and new frameworks governing satellite licensing, debris liability, lunar resource rights and space tourism.
Skills & knowledge needed
Outer Space TreatyNational space lawCommercial contractsRegulatory licensingInternational law
Why it's emerging now
Commercial space is growing at pace and the legal framework hasn't kept up — every operator needs specialist legal advice.
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