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IRG-110 · School of International Relations & Geopolitics

Space Policy & Celestial Governance

Credential: Certificate in Space Policy & Celestial Governance

Course outline

Module 1: Foundations of Space Policy5 items
  1. 1.1Scope, Objectives, and Strategic Significancevideo
  2. 1.2Launch, Orbital Infrastructure, and Ground Servicesvideo
  3. 1.3Governments, Agencies, Companies, and Research Institutionsvideo
  4. 1.4National Interests, Cooperation, and Access Inequalitiesvideo
  5. 1.5Mapping a Space Policy ProblemAssessment
Module 2: International Legal and Institutional Frameworks5 items
  1. 2.1Space Law Foundations and Principal Agreementsvideo
  2. 2.2State Responsibility, Authorization, and Continuing Supervisionvideo
  3. 2.3Registration, Liability, and Jurisdictionvideo
  4. 2.4Forums, Guidelines, and Governance Gapsvideo
  5. 2.5Classifying Space Governance InstrumentsAssessment
Module 3: National Space Strategies and Regulation5 items
  1. 3.1National Strategies: Science, Economy, and Securityvideo
  2. 3.2Institutional Responsibilities and Interagency Coordinationvideo
  3. 3.3Licensing, Oversight, Procurement, and Partnershipsvideo
  4. 3.4Capacity Building and Emerging Space Actorsvideo
  5. 3.5National Space Policy ComparisonAssessment
Module 4: Commercial Space and the Space Economy5 items
  1. 4.1Launch and Satellite Markets and Business Modelsvideo
  2. 4.2Investment, Infrastructure, Insurance, and Financial Riskvideo
  3. 4.3Competition, Concentration, and Provider Dependencevideo
  4. 4.4Public Benefits, Data Access, and Digital Inclusionvideo
  5. 4.5Commercial Partnership EvaluationAssessment
Module 5: Orbital Sustainability and Operational Safety5 items
  1. 5.1Congestion, Debris, and Sustainabilityvideo
  2. 5.2Space Situational Awareness and Collision-Risk Communicationvideo
  3. 5.3Mission Planning, Debris Mitigation, and End-of-Lifevideo
  4. 5.4Coordination, Information Sharing, and Implementationvideo
  5. 5.5Orbital Sustainability StrategyAssessment
Module 6: Space Security and Strategic Stability5 items
  1. 6.1Military Uses and Dual-Use Systemsvideo
  2. 6.2Counterspace Threats, Cyber Risks, and Disruptionvideo
  3. 6.3Deterrence, Resilience, Misperception, and Escalationvideo
  4. 6.4Transparency, Confidence Building, and Crisis Communicationvideo
  5. 6.5Space Security Crisis AnalysisAssessment
Module 7: Lunar and Celestial Governance5 items
  1. 7.1Objectives of Celestial Explorationvideo
  2. 7.2Access, Nonappropriation, and Competing Interpretationsvideo
  3. 7.3Resource Activities, Coordination, and the Environmentvideo
  4. 7.4Scientific Heritage, Participation, and Benefit Sharingvideo
  5. 7.5Celestial Governance NegotiationAssessment
Module 8: Applied Space Diplomacy and Policy Design5 items
  1. 8.1The Problem and Stakeholder Interestsvideo
  2. 8.2Governance Options and Feasibilityvideo
  3. 8.3Negotiation Strategy, Implementation, and Resourcesvideo
  4. 8.4Monitoring, Uncertainty, and Adaptationvideo
  5. 8.5Integrated Executive Space Policy BriefAssessment

How you complete this course

  • Each module ends with an assessment. Score 80% or higher to unlock the next module.
  • After all modules: an applied final project and a proctored final examination.
  • Your progress is saved automatically, and you get reminders before deadlines.