Project Summary
The Space Law Research Centre (SPARC) is the first space law research group in Portugal. Created in the scope of the Centre for Research & Development on Law and Society (CEDIS) of the Nova University Law School, it aims to research and promote awareness on space law topics and issues and to develop a space law community in Portugal. Therefore, in addition to research, SPARC organizes several other events in this area, on a national and international scale, such as courses and workshops, contributing to the connection of the various communities related to space activities, namely legal, commercial and regulatory. SPARC is also particularly focused on writing and publishing Portuguese language texts and articles in this area, considering that this is not yet a widespread practice in Portuguese-speaking academia.
Specific goals of the project
– Research in the area of Space Law;
– Promote awareness of Space Law issues and topics;
– Development of a space law community in Portugal;
– Publication of Portuguese language texts and articles in the area of Space Law
– Organization of Space Law courses
– Organization of Space Law workshops;
– Establishment of partnerships with other entities related to the space sector.
Institutions
CEDIS-NOVA School of Law
European Centre for Space Law (partner in the organization of the ‘Outer Space for Development: Policy, Business and Regulatory Summit’, 21 May 2018, Lisbon)
Vieira de Almeida & Associados (partner in the organisation of the ‘Outer Space for Development: Policy, Business and Regulatory Summit’, 21 May 2018, Lisbon)
Project Team
– Francisco Pereira Coutinho
– João Nuno Frazão
– Robin Bouvier
– Sara Ferreira
– João Marques de Azevedo
Duration
January 2018 to January 2022
Funding
FCT
Other Informations
Project website: sparc.cedis.novalaw.unl.pt
