Space Law · Governance · Consultancy
Independent analysis of international space law, regulatory developments, and governance frameworks — across every jurisdiction that matters.
About AFATECS
AFATECS is an independent space law publication and consultancy based in Lausanne, Switzerland. We track the evolution of international space regulation so that policymakers, operators, and legal practitioners don't have to navigate the vacuum alone.
From the OST to bilateral frameworks, from LOS regime questions to emerging African space agencies — we deliver analysis that is precise, contextual, and operationally relevant.
Weekly Digest
Weekly analysis of space law developments across every jurisdiction that matters. Short declarative sentences. No filler. No PR.
Analyse du projet de Loi sur les Opérations Spatiales — entre responsabilité absolue et fondée sur la faute. Quelles implications pour les opérateurs?
Behind the diplomatic language, three outcomes from Vienna that will shape national licensing frameworks through 2030. One of them is already being misread.
New Glenn's certification exposed a structural gap in US commercial launch law. The IPO makes that gap a matter of shareholder liability, not just policy.
Research & Analysis
Long-form research, comparative law analyses, and policy briefs for practitioners and policymakers.
comparative analysis · switzerland · 2026 · 24 pages
policy brief · european union · 2026 · 18 pages
comparative analysis · africa · 2026 · 31 pages
legal analysis · international · 2025 · 22 pages
Stay Informed
Conferences, regulatory deadlines, and developments shaping the space law calendar.
The working group reconvenes to address the draft guidelines on third-party liability for commercial space activities. AFATECS will publish a live analysis during the session.
IAC 2026 Paris: the world's largest space conference returns, with a dedicated law track covering orbital debris liability and spectrum governance.
The Swiss Federal Council has opened the LOS preliminary draft to public consultation. Comment deadline: August 31, 2026. AFATECS analysis forthcoming.
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Whether you need targeted legal analysis, a regulatory briefing, or a consultancy engagement on space law matters — we are available for mandates across public, private, and institutional clients.