{"id":48550,"date":"2025-08-25T17:53:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T09:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/evaluating-international-governance-of-isam-activities\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T17:53:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T09:53:56","slug":"evaluating-international-governance-of-isam-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/evaluating-international-governance-of-isam-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Evaluating International Governance of ISAM Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing or \u201cISAM\u201d activities are predicted to be high-growth activities, which Analysys Mason estimates could be a 11 billion pound ($14.82 billion) market opportunity globally by 2031.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it is extending the life of satellites, repairing satellites, removing space debris, assembling telescopes and space-based solar power infrastructure and manufacturing components in space, ISAM covers a diverse set of activities.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jHJDdhoURgm5Yrg8Jp8c_VS_090125_DGTL_1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the September 2025 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>Yet, there are no specific ISAM provisions under international space law \u2013 at least not yet. The general principles under the Outer Space Treaty 1967 do offer a basic international governance framework, specifically covering the responsibility and liability of states and jurisdiction and control over space objects; all relevant to ISAM activities.<\/p>\n<p>Usefully, under Article III, states must conduct outer space activities in accordance with international law, including international environmental law. This helpfully applies international law to space activities. Article IX sets out key principles such as the need for cooperation, mutual assistance, due regard (to the corresponding interests of all other state parties), the prohibition of harmful contamination and the prevention of adverse changes to the Earth\u2019s environment.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, recognizing the expansion and potential of ISAM activities, and the need to regulate them, several countries, while applying international space law, have adopted more detailed national laws specifically mentioning ISAM activities.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6c4022e8de8;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6c4022e8de8 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6c4022e8de9').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6c4022e8de9'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Brazil adopted Law No. 14,946, of July 31, 2024, which defines space activities to include \u201cservices that extend the useful life of satellites\u201d and \u201cthe removal of space debris,\u201d bringing them within the scope of Brazilian law.<\/p>\n<p>France adopted the Order of March 31, 2011 on technical regulations pursuant to Decree No. 2009-643 of June 9, 2009 on authorizations issued pursuant to Act No. 2008-518 of June 3, 2008 on space operations. The Order was amended in June 2024 to include in-orbit services. It defines orbital servicing and sets out requirements for debris collection and collision prevention.<\/p>\n<p>Japan benefits from the 2021 Guidelines on a License to Operate a Spacecraft Performing On-orbit Servicing. The guidelines offer a reasonably detailed outline of the appropriate procedures, system architecture, operations and management plans for spacecraft intended and capable of performing in-orbit servicing. The guidelines apply to all phases of a servicing mission, including the rendezvous phase, proximity operations phase, final approach and capture phase, servicing phase and separation phase.<\/p>\n<p>New Zealand has adopted the 2023 Active Debris Removal and On-Orbit Servicing Missions Operational Policy which outlines its approach to assessing applications for active debris removal and in-orbit servicing under the New Zealand Outer Space Act and the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Italy has published its draft Space Law which defines space object removal and servicing as space activities subject to the draft law\u2019s authorization requirements.<\/p>\n<p>However, national laws are not developing homogeneously; differing interpretations of the international laws are being applied nationally, resulting in diverging national regimes in the emerging regulatory landscape.<\/p>\n<p>For ISAM to be effective, interoperability and the recognition of practices is key. Speaking with several industry players, the issue of a lack of common understanding as to the apportionment of liability, the establishment of fault and the transfer of control leads to uncertainty. Clarity is required to allow informed commercial and underwriting decisions, contributing to greater investment.<\/p>\n<p>Uncertainties associated with compliance and operational risk, and the lack of consolidated patterns of behavior can be reduced through the provision of clear, objective standards. This would allow continuous adaption to changing conditions, drawing on the practices of industry, international networks, academia, insurance, and finance.<\/p>\n<p>Guidelines and standards can support international processes at a time when international ISAM obligations have not yet emerged, as we have seen with the work of CONFERS.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6c4022e94d4;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6c4022e94d4 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6c4022e94d5').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6c4022e94d5'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Detailed contracts between the commercial players describing the allocation of liabilities, responsibilities and obligations etc. also provide clarity, and can be recognized by governments and regulators.<\/p>\n<p>Policy guidance as to radio-frequency spectrum bands for use by ISAM missions would provide further clarity and allow the effective management of spectrum interference.<\/p>\n<p>Effective information sharing, in a standardized way, will also be essential to ensure consistency and interoperability between states, between states and commercial players, and between commercial players.<\/p>\n<p>ISAM activities are excellent examples of space activities which require engagement between the growing industry and relevant governments and regulators. This will ensure that regulations, policies and laws are enabling, minimize liability and help manage risk in this growing and fast-moving area.<strong class=\"Annotation -strong\"> VS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">Joanne Wheeler is the Managing Director of Alden Legal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">Lead photo: Northrop Grumman\u2019s Mission Extension Vehicle 1 (MEV-1) undocking from Intelsat 901 after providing five years of life extension service in GEO. Photo: Northrop Grumman\u2019s Space Logistics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 404192:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bnX34SNzQeedjsxlT0Ts_VS_090125_DGTL_5-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bnX34SNzQeedjsxlT0Ts_VS_090125_DGTL_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bnX34SNzQeedjsxlT0Ts_VS_090125_DGTL_5-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bnX34SNzQeedjsxlT0Ts_VS_090125_DGTL_5-640x480.jpg 640w, 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line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tHow GEO is Evolving to Secure its Place in the Multi-Orbit Puzzle<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 404198:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/flotnDVDR5WqSLfL5GUG_VS_090125_DGTL_2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/flotnDVDR5WqSLfL5GUG_VS_090125_DGTL_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/flotnDVDR5WqSLfL5GUG_VS_090125_DGTL_2-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/flotnDVDR5WqSLfL5GUG_VS_090125_DGTL_2-640x480.jpg 640w, 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