In this episode, my guest is Dr. Elena Cirkovic, a leading expert in space law, Environmental Law, and sustainability. We dive into the complexities of legal frameworks governing outer space, exploring their historical roots, the importance of environmental sustainability, and the pressing challenges posed by orbital debris.
Dr. Cirkovic introduces the concept of a cosmolegal approach to law, a central theme in her upcoming book "The Law of Complex Earth and Outer Space Systems: The Cosmolegal Proposal", which reimagines legal norms to address the interconnected nature of Earth systems and outer space activities. We discuss the evolving nature of international law, the role of interdiscipl...