India’s Need for National Space Law

Understanding the Outer Space Treaty of 1967

• The treaty establishes that space is the province of all mankind, prohibiting national appropriation and placing responsibility on states for national activities in space.

• The treaties are not self-executing, but national legislation is necessary to give effect to these principles domestically.

India’s Approach to Space Legislation

• India’s approach to space legislation reflects a methodical, incremental strategy.

• The fundamental need for a statutory authority is identified as the fundamental need for national space legislation.

• The Department of Space is proceeding meticulously in this matter.

Regulatory Developments

• The Catalogue of Indian Standards for Space Industry is critical for ensuring the safety of space operations.

• The Indian Space Policy provides details of activities that non-governmental entities are encouraged to undertake.

• The IN-SPACe Norms, Guidelines and Procedures (NPG) for implementation of Indian Space Policy, 2023, is in respect of authorisation of space activities.

Industry Perspectives

• The current regulatory transition creates significant operational challenges.

• Clear FDI rules, such as allowing 100% FDI in satellite component manufacturing under automatic routes, would attract critical capital for startups to scale operations.

• Affordable insurance frameworks for startups managing high-value space assets are crucial.

• Innovation protection remains equally crucial, with legislation securing intellectual property rights without excessive government control, encouraging partnerships among industry, academia, and government, and fostering investor trust.

Indian Space Law Reform is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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