Machines in Orbit: AI, Space, and the Law No One Has (Yet) Written
May 19, 2026 — 12:15 pm - 12:45 pmStandup Stage 3
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Description
AI is maneuvering satellites, monitoring the planet from orbit, and making autonomous decisions in deep space. The Liability Convention is 50 years old, the EU AI Act stops at the atmosphere, and the proposed EU Space Act does not mention AI. No regulation has been designed to govern intelligent machines beyond Earth. Who will fill the gap?

