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This English-taught course consists of two equally weighted, closely related parts. The first part explains the foundations of the law governing the use of outer space and analyses the international mechanisms involved in its development. This part focuses on analysing the legal framework for current forms of space use, such as the exploitation of celestial resources, suborbital flights and space transportation, including the space activities of European organisations. The second part focuses on telecommunications law. It explains the principal instruments and mechanisms of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and analyses the system for coordinating the use of radio frequencies and the means of preventing harmful interference.
Upon completion of the course, students will have an overview of the international and European framework governing space activities, be able to work with the principal legal sources and find relevant information. They will also acquire knowledge of the authorisation of space activities. They will understand the system for regulating the electromagnetic spectrum and its practical importance. The course will broaden their English vocabulary in the field of international law and develop their ability to present research findings in a PowerPoint presentation. Enrolment in the course requires at least B2-level English, an interest in the topics covered (see the Syllabus), and an interest in conducting independent research. The course is also open to English-speaking Erasmus students at the Faculty of Law of Charles University. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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1. For the examination, students will select, in consultation with the lecturer, one of the topics covered in the course and prepare an oral presentation and a PowerPoint presentation in English. Selected presentations will also be delivered to the other students in connection with the course lectures. 2. Assessment will be based on interactive work during classes, the quality of the PowerPoint presentation submitted by the end of the course and, where applicable, the oral presentation delivered. 3. Students may use all legal regulations and other materials when preparing the presentation. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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The course covers the following topics: - Introduction: history and new forms of the use of outer space; development of space law Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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Required literature: 1. Tanja Masson-Zwaan and Mahulena Hofmann, Introduction to Space Law, Kluwer 2024, 260 pp., ISBN 978-94-035-4366-6, e-book 978-94-035-4376-5. 2. Mahulena Hofmann and PJ Blount, Elgar Concise Encyclopedia in Space Law, Elgar 2025, 368 pp., ISBN 978-1-80220-735-4. Recommended literature: 1. Pavel Šturma and Čestmír Čepelka, Mezinárodní právo veřejné, Beck 2018, 584 pp., ISBN 978-80-7400-721-7. 2. Jan Ondřej, Petr Mrázek and Otto Kunz, Základy mezinárodního práva veřejného, Beck 2018, 288 pp., ISBN 978-80-7400-487-2. 3. Jan Ondřej, Právní režimy mořských oblastí: Srovnání s kosmem a Antarktidou, Čeněk, 2017, 316 pp., ISBN 978-80-7380-630-9. 4. Mahulena Hofmann, International Regulations of Space Communications, Larcier 2013, 228 pp., ISBN 978-2-8044-5527-9. 5. Mahulena Hofmann, Harmful Interference in a Regulatory Perspective, Nomos/Ashgate 2015, ISBN 978-3-8487-2416-1, ePDF 978-3-8452-6575-9. 6. Mahulena Hofmann and Andreas Loukakis, Ownership of Satellites, Nomos/Hart 2017, 296 pp., ISBN 978-3-8487-3921-9, ePDF 978-3-8452-8147-6. 7. Mahulena Hofmann and PJ Blount, Innovation in Outer Space, Nomos/Hart 2018, 334 pp., ISBN 978-3-8487-4768-9, ePDF 978-3-8452-9025-6. Legal regulations: 1. Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, UNTS, vol. 610, No. 8843 (also available, for example, from UN OOSA at www.unoosa.org) 2. Constitution and Convention of the International Telecommunication Union, UNTS, vols. 1825-1826, No. 31251 (also available, for example, from the ITU at www.itu.int) 3. Regulation of 28 April 2021 establishing the European Space Programme and the European Agency for the Space Programme 2. Constitution and Convention of the International Telecommunication Union, UNTS, vol. 1825-1826, No. 31251 (také např. server ITU www.itu.int). 3. Radio Regulations, www.itu.int. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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· broaden their knowledge of international and European law · understand the position of the Czech Republic in space activities and their legal framework · strengthen their knowledge of the law governing areas beyond State sovereignty · deepen their knowledge of space law · understand the distinction between space law and air law · understand the different legal regimes governing geostationary orbit, MEO and LEO · acquire introductory knowledge of international telecommunications law · become familiar with the authorisation regime for space activities · apply the knowledge acquired to new forms of the use of outer space · understand European regulation of space activities · understand the legal frameworks of ESA and EUSPA · work actively with legal sources · conduct independent research · present their own research · respond to questions from students and the lecturer · develop their active English vocabulary · become familiar with space law moot court competitions become familiar with the activities of non-governmental organisations in the field of space law Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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It is recommended that students have completed or at least enrolled in Public International Law II before enrolling in this course.
Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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