Certificate Programme in International Space Law, Treaties & Indian Space Policy

The Department of Space Studies (DSS) at MERI Group of Institutions, New Delhi, presents a Certificate Programme in International Space Law, Treaties & Indian Space Policy. The programme is designed to equip participants with a working knowledge of the international legal system governing outer space, India's evolving space legislation, and the emerging challenges surrounding commercial space activities.

Bridging law, technology, policy and global governance, the course prepares participants for careers in the fast-growing space sector. Admissions for 2026 are open and the programme launches on 5 August 2026.

The curriculum spans the full breadth of space law and policy through the following themes:

• International Space Treaties
• Indian Space Policy & Regulatory Framework
• Global Space Governance
• Commercial Space Law
• Satellite Regulations
• Liability & Insurance
• Space Sustainability
• Space Security & Cyber Law
• Emerging Technologies & AI in Space
• Case Studies & Practical Discussions

The programme is open to a wide range of participants, and no prior knowledge of space law is required:

• Law students and legal professionals
• Researchers, policy analysts and academicians
• Management and LL.B. / LL.M. students
• Government and defence professionals
• Space industry professionals
• Corporate legal teams
• Judges and advocates

The certificate is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online and offline components so participants can attend from anywhere or on campus at Janakpuri, New Delhi.

• Duration: 6 weeks
• Classes: 12 sessions
• Total learning hours: 24 hours
• Credits: 2 credits
• Mode: Hybrid (online and offline)

On successful completion of the programme, participants receive a certificate issued by the Department of Space Studies (DSS), MERI Group of Institutions, in collaboration with institutional partners.

Registration is completed through the form embedded on the official course page, which asks for the applicant's name, email, phone, age, profession, organisation, preferred mode (online or offline) and location, followed by a Submit & Pay step.

This is a paid programme. The exact fee is not disclosed on the course page; prospective participants should confirm the fee and the final registration date with the admissions team at admissions@meri.edu.in or 9555 369 369 (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM).