EVOLUTION OF LAW AND SPACE EXPLORATION

The webinar was conducted by Mr. M.S. Parthiban, Advocate at Madurai Bench of Madras High Court. He has done his Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering from Anna University and Masters in Space Engineering Rocket Science from Birla Institute of Technology. Then pursued a Law degree. 

The session began by the Speaker explaining the basics of space and outer space. Gradually dwelled into the topic, and enumerated about the five major treaties that are existing regarding the space, namely the Outer space Treaty, Rescue Agreement, Space liability, Moon Treaty. He mentioned all the important Articles in the Outer Space treaty, 1967. He concluded the session in 1 hour 20 minutes, and answered the questions raised by the participants towards the end of the meeting.