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Ep.102 Navigating the Legalities of Off-World Settlements: Governing Moon Bases, Mars Colonies, and Space Weapons | Tanushri Joshi
Season 1, Ep. 102
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In this episode, we dive into the complex legal frameworks that could shape the future of off-world settlements. As humanity prepares to establish bases on the Moon and colonies on Mars, critical questions arise about governance, ownership, and the use of space resources. We explore the current international treaties and regulations, such as the Outer Space Treaty, and examine how they apply to new frontiers like moon bases, Mars colonies, and the militarization of space.
We also discuss the challenges of establishing sovereign laws in space, the role of private companies in space exploration, and the ethical considerations surrounding space weapons. Whether you're a space enthusiast, a legal scholar, or just curious about the future of life beyond Earth, this episode offers valuable insights into the legal dimensions of humanity’s journey into the cosmos.
About the guest speaker:
Tanushri Joshi is a space lawyer currently working as a Senior Legal and Business Development Manager at HEX20. Previously, she worked with Skyroot Aerospace wherein, among other legal and business development responsibilities, she drafted India’s first private Launch Services Agreement and was a part of the Vikram-S launch mission. She has extensive experience in the space sector ranging from launch vehicles to satellites, advising on legal matters and strategies to overcome regulatory challenges, formulating and fostering strategic partnerships globally, and contributing to business expansion as well. She completed her Bachelor (BA.LLB) from ILS Law College, Pune, and is a Gold Medalist in Law from Pune University (2021). She is a member of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) Working Group on Light Pollution of the Night Sky from a Space Law Perspective and continues to work on various research papers related to space law and policy.
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