Expected learning outcomes

• Understand concepts used in space policy, security, governance and diplomacy

• Appreciate the importance of space policy and learn to apply the process of space policymaking

• Understand the nexus between space policy and development of firm/national space capability

• How to analyse and synthesise information for decision/policy making

• Learn from the SWOT analysis of selected spacefaring and emerging countries and apply lessons learnt

• Understand trends in national, regional and international space governance

• Develop knowledge and skills for tackling emerging technological and policy challenges

Who should attend?

• Government officials

• Public servants

• Members of Parliament

• Organisation/Team Leads

• Young professionals

• Students

Benefits of participation

• Learn principles and practice of space policy- and decision-making
• Access relevant space policy documents

• Gain knowledge in comparative space policy

• Earn a certificate in Global Space Policy

• Become part of the ASLI Network

Curriculum

The course contains four modules.

Space economy: Sound policy requires some level of fundamental technical knowledge. This module

Technology roadmapping and development: Sound policy requires some level of fundamental technical knowledge. This module is to provide necessary foundational knowledge about space including fundamental space science, satellites, orbits, frequency spectrum, and spaceflight. Three topics will be covered in this module namely Physics of Outer Space Environment, Orbital Mechanics and Space Geopolitics.

Commercialization of Technology: A discussion on concepts, process and actors in space policy making and advising, as well as a brief history on space development. Two topics will be covered under this module namely Fundamentals of Space Policymaking; and Design of a Space Policy and Strategy.

The lecture on Fundamentals of Space Policymaking introduces principles and methodologies for making space policies. This lecture contains a live simulation exercise.

The lecture on drafting of national space policy and/or strategy gives a general overview of the meaning, application and implication of space policy. It highlights the role of policy and politics in attaining national goals. It describes the dimensions of space policy and places space policy within the context of other public policies.

Intellectual Property: Case studies of two countries in Africa (Angola and South Africa), two non-African countries (India and the UK) and two regional space programmes (the EU and Asia-Pacific regions).

There will also be a discussion on the African Outer Space Programme. This consist of the African Space Policy and Strategy; the African Space Agency (AfSA) and AU space application programmes.

Global Trade: This module is an introduction into the provisions of

AfCFTA: This module is an introduction into the provisions of the treaties and

Technology and Knowledge Transfer: This module is an introduction into the provisions of the treaties and principles of the Outer Space Treaty. There also be a discussion on emerging technologies and issues.

Trade rules and export control: This module is an introduction into the provisions of the treaties and principles of the Outer Space Treaty. There also be a discussion on emerging technologies and

Compliance and Verification: multi lateral export control regimes, domestic implementation strategies for trade controls, sanctions, compliance and the regulation of technology transfer.

Previous Facilitators
– Pralok Gupta
– Sandra Amongin
– Valanathan Munsami
– Jaymion Hendricks
– Anne Agi
– Davis Cook
– Dr. Narayan Prasad (Cofounder, satsearch and Spaceport Sarabhai)
– Dr. Bleddyn Bowen (Professor, University of Leicester, UK)
– Mr. Etim Offiong (Cofounder, ASLI)

Programme schedule
Live sessions hold on every Thursday and Friday in March and April.

Registration
ZAR 4,950

Any enquiries could be sent to info@aslispace.org