Regulatory and Practical Challenges of Austrian and European Space Policy

Space policy is no longer a distant or purely technical issue: it shapes how satellites are built, authorised and operated, as well as Europe’s approach to safety, resilience and environmental sustainability in orbit.
Bringing together legal, regulatory and engineering perspectives
• Manuela Wenger, Institute of Communication Networks and Satellite Communications, TU Graz
• Julia Pleiel, Austrian Space Authority, Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure
• Johannes Pammer, Chief Operating Officer GATE Space Innovation GmbH
• Lorin-Johannes Wagner, Institute of European Law, University of Graz
will discuss the practical challenges of regulating space activities, applying space law in practice and shaping future regulation in Austria and Europe.