157: Space is Our Future, with Christopher Hearsey

Sophie Alcorn Podcast

Have you ever pondered the legal implications of life beyond our earthly borders? Buckle up, as we take a deep dive into the cosmic intersection of space and immigration law with Christopher Hearsey, founder and CEO of OSA Consulting and chair of Space Court Foundation. Our discussion hovers around some touchy subjects, like extraterrestrial operations and the Outer Space Treaty, in a riveting exploration that sheds light on the potential conflicts between free access to space and territorial claims prohibition.

As our conversation orbits around the moon, we get into the nuts and bolts of operational challenges on its low-gravity environment and the grip export control laws have on human spaceflight in distress scenarios. Get insights into the complexities of export control regulations and the controversial politics festering in space life. And if you've ever wondered what it costs to vacation in outer space, we get into the nitty-gritty of that too.

Closing our cosmic discussion, we delve into the potential legal and ethical implications of establishing human settlements on the moon. From microgravity's effects on human physiology to potential immigration laws and settlements on the moon- we leave no stone unturned. Christopher also shares his thoughts on the media's role in shaping conceptions of space law and the need for peaceful space use. So, brace yourself for an out-of-this-world exploration and prepare to expand your understanding beyond earthly confines.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Space and immigration law intersection
• Space claims and operational challenges
• Export control and spaceflight training
• Implications of space exploration and settlements
• Law and governance in outer space

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Supporting Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hearsey/

https://www.spacecourtfoundation.org/

https://www.osaconsultingdc.com/

https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/introouterspacetreaty.html

https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/

https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceCourtFoundation

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