ACTIVITIES
The Observatory conducts research and academic activities on the main legal issues relating to human activities in outer space. Its analysis focuses on regulatory frameworks, liability, risk management and sustainability, adopting an interdisciplinary and comparative approach. Its aim is to contribute to the development of appropriate regulatory models for the governance of extreme environments.
PEOPLE
Prof.ssa Diana Cerini
COLLABORATION
Centro di Ricerca interdipartimentale sulle Politiche spaziali “Roma Tre Research Center on Space Policy” (CRIPS)
EVENTI
20/02/2026, Roma – Conference”Diritto dello spazio, l’ultima frontiera: norme, economia e governance. Dalla legge spaziale italiana alla proposta di legge spaziale europea”
On 20 February 2026, Professor Diana Cerini (Scientific Director of CELIS) took part in the conference entitled “Diritto dello spazio, l’ultima frontiera: norme, economia e governance. Dalla legge spaziale italiana alla proposta di legge spaziale europea”
Professor Diana Cerini spoke during the session devoted to Italian Space Law (Law No. 89/2025), which regulates access to outer space, providing a comprehensive analysis of the legislation.
The conference was held at the Department of Law of Roma Tre University.
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24/10/2025, Roma – Conference “Oltre i confini della Terra: prospettive e sfide del diritto spaziale”
On 24 October 2025, Dr Valentina Lunesu took part in the conference entitled “Oltre i confini della Terra: prospettive e sfide del diritto spaziale”
Dr Valentina Lunesu addressed the topic of cybersecurity and insurance in the space economy.
The conference was held at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
PUBBLICATION
D. Cerini, Two Sides of the Same Coin: Insurance for Space Activities and Space Activities for Insurers, in S. Zolea (a cura di) Comparative Visions in Space Law, Coll. Consumatori e Mercato, 2024.