Commercial Spaceflight

Registration Status: Waitlisted

Course Information

Registration Information

Meeting Times

Day Time
FRI 9:50 - 11:40 am

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Paper
Other

Description

Taught by: Caryn Schenewerk is a respected leader in navigating the complex regulatory and policy landscape for the spaceflight industry. Through CS Consulting, she provides expert guidance to clients on space law and policy engagement with all levels and branches of government. Caryn co-authored a space law textbook, International Space Law and Space Laws of the United States.

This course will examine international and domestic treaties, statutes and regulations governing commercial spaceflight activities, including rocket launches, human spaceflight, satellites and exploration activities. Students will be provided the opportunity to explore the various U.S. government agencies that regulate commercial space activities, how domestic laws comply with international treaty obligations, and the means by which commercial companies provide services to US government and commercial customers.

Important Class Changes

Date Updated
05/01/2026 Instructor(s) updated