March 2010 – UN COPUOS LSC: Agenda Item 6 – Space Law Challenges and Policy Development

This statement, delivered by SWF at the Legal Subcommittee of UN COPUOS, outlines plans for the "Space Law and Policy 2010" event organized with key international partners. The event aims to explore U.S. legal challenges in space, the sufficiency of the current international legal regime, and how space law is applied in U.S. government operations. The statement emphasizes the growing role of space in national defense, economics, and global society, highlighting the need for updated regulatory frameworks at both national and international levels. SWF commits to supporting greater awareness and understanding of space law among policymakers and continues to promote legal dialogue within the global space governance landscape.