Colorado Boulder advances research and education in space law and policy

University of Colorado Boulder researchers are expanding their work into space law following decades of experience in space exploration.

The need for policy expertise has grown as countries continue to launch satellites, probes, and military hardware into orbit.

Marcus Holzinger, professor in the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, is the inaugural Hatfield Endowed Professor in Space Policy and Law. The role was created to develop legal frameworks for space and to connect academic research with governance.

"The university brings a nonpartisan, technical perspective to the table, which is incredibly important," Holzinger said. "When you're talking about aircraft policy, where they fly,

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