Frans von der Dunk
Space Law Professor | Securing the Final Frontier
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Frans von der Dunk is a leading expert in space law and policy. As Professor of Space Law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he advises governments, space agencies, and private companies on the legal and regulatory issues surrounding space exploration and commercialization.
Von der Dunk's extensive experience includes serving as Advisor to the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and as a member of the International Institute of Space Law. His insights bridge the technical, geopolitical, and ethical challenges of humanity's expansion into space, helping organizations navigate the complex legal landscape to unlock the boundless opportunities beyond our atmosphere.
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The importance of space lawyers
Who's liable if a passenger is injured on the first spacecraft to take tourists off-planet? For that matter, what's the legal definition of a spacecraft? Professor of space law Frans von der Dunk deploys lawyer jokes and policy critiques to illustrate how the world is woefully unprepared for the legal implications of space travel.
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