WASHINGTON, D.C., May 31, 2013 — Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., will provide an update on space policy legislation to be considered this Congress at the American Bar Association Forum on Air and Space Law’s conference on June 6 at Jones Day in Washington, D.C.

Palazzo, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space, will speak at 8:30 a.m.

Program highlights include:

“Recent Developments in Space Law, Challenges, Changes or the Same Old Thing?” — This panel will give an overview of the recent developments in space law at the state, federal and international levels. 9 – 10:15 a.m.

“Managing Space Launch Risks” — Panelists will examine the relationship between industry and government in the management of space launch risks. 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

“International Telecommunication Controls: Space Traffic Management” — Panelists will discuss the wireless communications issues surrounding commercial space launch activities. 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. 

What:       Space Law: Current and Future Issues Conference Sponsored by the ABA Forum on Air and Space Law

When:     June 6

Where:     Jones Day (Seventh Floor Conference Center) 51 Louisiana Ave. NW Washington, DC 20001

For a complete list of conference panels and speakers, please click here.

There is no charge for media covering this event. For media credentials and more information, please contact Betsy Adeboyejo at 202-662-1039 or Betsy.Adeboyejo@americanbar.org.

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