The FCBA Space and Global Communications Ad Hoc Committee will sponsor a CLE on Tuesday, May 7, 2:00 – 4:15 p.m. ET entitled Space Sustainability: A Global Design for the Future. This program will be held virtually via the Zoom platform.

The challenges of space sustainability are becoming more complex as the number of satellites launched into orbit increases, and the need to address these challenges effectively is becoming more urgent.  This CLE will give participants the basics of space sustainability and discuss the existing arrangements that address component issues including space traffic management and orbital debris.  Panelists will also discuss global coordination and the growing international law governing Space Sustainability today and in the future.

The FCBA will apply for 2.0 hours of MCLE credit from the VA Bar.  This program has not yet been approved.

FCBA no longer offers CA MCLE credit to attendees.  If you wish to obtain CA credit, you must apply for it on your own.  FCBA will, however, provide a generic certificate of attendance that may be used.  Please click here for more information on the CA Bar Standards for MCLE Activity Approval and Requirements.

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 If you have any issues, please contact Elina Gross at elina@fcba.org.

 AGENDA

The challenges of space sustainability are becoming more complex as the number of satellites launched into orbit increases, and the need to address these challenges effectively is becoming more urgent.  This CLE will give participants the basics of space sustainability and discuss the existing arrangements that address component issues including space traffic management and orbital debris.  Panelists will also discuss global coordination and the developing international law governing Space Sustainability.

2:00 – 2:05 p.m.          Welcome and Introductions
Scott Tollefsen, Co-Chair of the FCBA Space and Global Communications Ad Hoc Committee and Law Office of Scott Tollefsen

2:05 – 2:15 p.m.          Introductory Comments
Mario Maniewicz, Director, Radiocommunication Bureau, International Telecommunications Union

 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.          Current Methods of Addressing Space Sustainability Concerns (Best Practices, Rules, etc.)

 Moderator:
Jennifer A. Manner, Co-Chair of the FCBA Space and Global Communications Ad Hoc Committee and SVP, Regulatory Affairs, EchoStar

Speakers:
David Goldman, Vice President, Satellite Policy, SpaceX
Karl Kensinger, Special Counsel, Space Bureau, FCC
Chris Kunstadter, Global Head of Space, AXA XL
Suzanne Malloy, Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, SES
Gabriel Swiney, Director Policy Advocacy and International Division, Office of Space Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.      Future Space Sustainability – What Should Be Done?

Moderator:
Denise Coca, Co-Chair of the FCBA Space and Global Communications Ad Hoc Committee and Division Chief, Telecommunications and Analysis Division, Office of International Affairs, Federal Communications Commission

Speakers:
Laura Cummings, Regulatory Affairs Counsel, Astroscale U.S.
Rodrigo Cruz Gebrim, Manager of Spectrum, Orbit and Broadcasting, Anatel
Rodolphe Munoz, Legal Officer in charge of the STM and SSA sectors, European Commission
Christine Purvis, General Counsel, LeoLabs, Inc.
Peng Zhao, Vice President, Policy & Regulatory, Global Satellite Operators Association

Cost: $135.00 for Private Sector Members; $95.00 for Non-Profit 501c3 Members; $50.00 for Government/Academic/Transitional/Retired Members; No charge for Law Student Members; $205.00 for Non-Members