Executive Certificate Space Law and Policy
The Executive Certificate in Space Law and Policy is an advanced-level continuing education program designed for professionals seeking to acquire or deepen a comprehensive, operational and strategic understanding of space activities.
- Duration: 6 days / 42 hours
- Format: On site
- Pace: Intensive program, 1 week
- Language of instruction: English
- Location: Université Paris-Saclay, 9 rue Joliot Curie, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette
- Sessions: October 19–24, 2026 and March 8–13, 2027
- Level: Expert level
Program overview
The space sector is undergoing profound transformation, driven by the emergence of new players, the diversification of uses, rapid technological progress and growing legal, economic, strategic and security-related challenges.
This program provides a structured, comparative and operational perspective on space law and policy at national, European and international levels. It is designed to help participants understand the legal, institutional and strategic frameworks governing space activities and apply them in professional contexts.
Key features of the program
- A comprehensive approach to space law, policy and governance
- Analysis of economic, strategic and security challenges
- Focus on legal and contractual risk management
- Comparative perspective on national, European and international frameworks
- Site visits and exchanges with institutional and industry experts
- Final integrative workshop based on a professional space project simulation
Why follow this program?
Space activities are now at the heart of major economic, technological and geopolitical transformations. From satellite applications and commercial space services to sovereignty, cybersecurity and international cooperation, decision-makers must navigate an increasingly complex environment.
This Executive Certificate gives professionals the tools to understand the legal and strategic issues shaping the space sector. Participants will learn to analyze regulatory frameworks, assess risks, secure space projects and support decision-making with strong legal and strategic arguments.
Taught by academic specialists and professionals from the space sector, the program combines theoretical input, case studies, site visits and practical exercises to provide an operational understanding of today’s space ecosystem.
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to understand the legal, institutional and policy foundations of space activities.
You will learn to analyze the strategic, economic and security challenges shaping the space sector and to anticipate developments in legal and regulatory frameworks.
The program will also enable you to ensure the legal and contractual security of space projects, from design through to operations.
Finally, you will be able to develop a global and comparative perspective on national and international space policies and apply legal and strategic tools in a professional context.
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Analyze a complex space environment across its legal, political and economic dimensions
- Identify and anticipate regulatory and strategic developments in the space sector
- Support decision-making with well-founded legal and strategic arguments
- Contribute to the definition, evaluation or adaptation of a space strategy
- Ensure the legal security of a space project, from design through to operations
This program is designed for professionals involved in space-related activities or seeking to strengthen their expertise in the legal, institutional and strategic dimensions of the space sector.
It is particularly suited for:
- Senior executives and leaders
- Legal, institutional or regulatory managers
- Consultants and experts in the space sector
- Project managers and decision-makers involved in space-related activities
- Public officials engaged in the development or implementation of space policies
Participants should have professional experience in law, consulting, project management, public affairs or the space sector.
A good proficiency in English is required, as the program is delivered entirely in English.
Program structure
The program is structured around four complementary modules, forming a coherent learning pathway leading to the Executive Certificate.
Space sector and governance
Participants explore the space ecosystem, its public and private stakeholders, economic models, funding mechanisms and governance structures at national and international levels.
Space law and regulatory frameworks
This module covers the foundations of international space law, European and national legislation, and the regulation of satellite applications such as telecommunications and Earth observation.
Legal and contractual risk management
Participants learn to analyze space contracts, assess liability and insurance issues, and understand intellectual property, export control, customs and international sanctions in space projects.
Space policy, strategy and practical implementation
The final module focuses on national space policies, strategic analysis, security and sovereignty challenges. It includes a final integrative workshop based on a group simulation of a space project.
Contacts
Educational contacts who can provide information about the program
- Mertcan Arslantaş - mertcan.arslantas@universite-paris-saclay.fr
Administrative contact for managing registrations
- formation.continue@universite-paris-saclay.fr
Contact regarding accessibility for people with disabilities
- handicap.cfadftlv@universite-paris-saclay.fr
Application process
Applications must be sent by email to formation.continue@universite-paris-saclay.fr at least one month before the start of the session.
Required application document: Curriculum Vitae (CV)