REVA University to Host International Space Law Academy on Emerging Legal Challenges in Outer Space

The School of Legal Studies at REVA University, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Centre for International Law and Policy and International Relations and Research Collaborations, is set to organise the REVA Academy on International Space Law titled “Outer Space as a Strategic Domain: Contemporary Legal Challenges.” The programme is scheduled to be conducted online on April 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, 2026.

The academy aims to address the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape of outer space, which is increasingly shaped by geopolitical, technological and commercial developments. As reliance on space-based systems grows for communication, navigation, defence and surveillance, the need for robust legal frameworks has become more critical than ever.

The programme will bring together leading scholars, practitioners and policy experts from across the globe to deliberate on key issues such as militarisation of space, commercialisation, space resource utilisation, liability regimes and sustainability concerns. It will also explore emerging themes including space governance, orbital traffic management, and the role of outer space as a global environmental commons.

Notable resource persons for the academy include Dr. Sandeepa Bhat, Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Dr. Steven Freeland, Dr. Aneesh V Pillai, Dr. Anna Bashir, Ms. Shrawani Shagun Jha, and Mr. Adithya Variath, among others, bringing extensive expertise in international space law and policy.

The course is open to students, researchers, academicians and professionals. It will be conducted over weekends via MS Teams, with an online assessment at the end. Participants who secure at least 50% will receive a course completion certificate, while others meeting attendance criteria will be awarded certificates of participation.

The last date to apply for the programme is April 10, 2026. With its interdisciplinary approach and global faculty, the academy is expected to serve as a significant platform for engaging with contemporary challenges in international space law.

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