NewSpace Navigator – Third Edition11 September 2025
In the third edition of our newsletter NewSpace Navigator, we review recent developments in the aerospace and satellite industry.
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The rise of greenwashing amid growing ESG pressures5 August 2025
Greenwashing is rising amid ESG pressures, leaving both financiers and businesses exposed to regulatory and consumer scrutiny. Regulators are enforcing stricter standards, exposing companies to reputational, legal, and financial risks for misleading sustainability claims.
Newspace Navigator – Second Edition9 June 2025
In the second edition of our newsletter NewSpace Navigator, we review recent developments in the aerospace and satellite industry.
WFW Senior Consultant Lucien Rapp authors space law dictionary The Spationary2 June 2025
WFW is pleased to announce that Senior Consultant, Professor Lucien Rapp has authored the newly published legal dictionary The Spationary.
NewSpace Navigator27 February 2025
The first edition of this newsletter reviews recent developments in the aerospace and satellite industry.
Grounding Aircraft in Dubai Possible (again) Through DIFC Courts23 January 2025
DIFC Courts have grounded aircraft in Dubai for lease breaches, using sweep-up clauses to secure interim relief despite no specific jurisdiction clauses.
Satellite Smorgasbord – GEO, MEO, LEO and HAPs Serving Up Multi-Service Connectivity9 December 2024
Satellites are essential components of our global infrastructure and can be split into four main types, each with a specific role.
New Frontiers for the Space Economy14 November 2024
Our aerospace team examines the latest developments across space – from funding the space economy, investment in space infrastructure, use of spectrum rights and orbital positions to launch service competition and space debris.
Spectrum rights and orbital positions: what do space operators need to know?14 November 2024
All space operators need to be aware of that orbital positions and spectrum usage rights, which are administered by national regulatory bodies, have become objects of commerce and could give rise to obligations and penalties.
Collisions in space – May the force of law be with you12 September 2024
Why is it a necessity to have a clear legal framework in place to help prevent and navigate any collisions in space?
WFW advises banks on MIURA 5 space launcher programme financing29 July 2024
MIURA 5’s inaugural launch is intended for first half of 2025.
Key features of the new United Arab Emirates regulations on space activities10 August 2023
This article summarises the key features of the United Arab Emirates’ recent space regulations, including on authorisation requirements, the exploitation of space resources and liability.
