Status notes

How Atlas is built for space-sector law firms and in-house teams: matters, vault, drafting, and research over primary sources — with the human still making the legal call.

Every shipment of spacecraft parts, ground equipment, or controlled software is a legal act. Passage keeps classification, screening, and evidence under the export officer — it does not grant clearance.

IADC-02-01 Rev. 4 still uses the 25-year LEO disposal guideline. The five-year clock is not an IADC rule. How to read IADC, ISO 24113, FCC, and the proposed EU Space Act without mixing them.

Caelex’s working AI Act classification is internal, not a certificate. How we keep legal-critical determinations in deterministic engines while models draft and retrieve.

Comply, Atlas, and Passage each have a job. None of them is a law firm. A short map of who owns determinations when a satellite, a shipment, or a filing is on the line.

Introduction to radio frequency spectrum management for satellites. ITU process, coordination, and regulatory requirements.

How to integrate with EU Space Surveillance and Tracking system. Data sharing, conjunction services, and operator obligations.

Why sustainable space operations make business sense. Investor expectations, regulatory trends, and competitive advantage.

Navigating regulatory requirements for small satellites and CubeSats. Common challenges, practical solutions, and light regime benefits.

Understanding space traffic management developments. Current capabilities, regulatory proposals, and what operators should expect.

Comprehensive guide to space insurance products. Pre-launch, launch, in-orbit, and third-party liability explained.

Technical guide to CDM format and content. How to interpret conjunction warnings and make maneuver decisions.

Complete guide to EU Space Registry obligations. What to register, when, how, and ongoing update requirements.

Technical guide to end-of-life passivation requirements. Propellant venting, battery discharge, pressure vessels, and documentation.

Understand how different orbital regimes affect compliance requirements. LEO disposal rules, GEO station-keeping, and MEO considerations.

What's ahead for space regulation in 2026? EU Space Act, NIS2 enforcement, and emerging trends.

Understanding space operator types under EU Space Act. SCO, LO, LSO, ISOS, CAP, PDP, TCO explained.

Complete guide to UK Space Industry Act. Licensing requirements and how UK differs from EU.

Master the ITU frequency coordination process for satellite systems.

How COPUOS Long-term Sustainability Guidelines influence binding regulations.

Navigate US export controls for space technology. ITAR and EAR differences and compliance strategies.

Complete guide to regulatory compliance for small satellites and CubeSats. Light regime and practical tips.

Understanding the Space Sustainability Rating initiative. Assessment factors and why it matters.

How regulations apply to large satellite constellations. Spectrum, debris concerns, and authorization strategies.

Applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to space systems. Best practices for protecting satellites and ground infrastructure.

Guide to Germany's Satellitendatensicherheitsgesetz for Earth observation operators. Licensing and data security requirements.

Understanding France's Loi relative aux opérations spatiales. Authorization requirements and CNES procedures explained.

Comprehensive guide to satellite insurance across European jurisdictions. Coverage types, minimum amounts, and EU Space Act insurance obligations.

A comprehensive guide to the EU Space Act (COM(2025) 335), covering authorization requirements, compliance timelines, operator obligations, and what it means for satellite operators in Europe.

Understanding NIS2 cybersecurity requirements for space operators, including essential entity classification, security measures, incident reporting, and compliance obligations.

A detailed comparison of IADC Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines and ISO 24113 for satellite operators. Understand the differences, requirements, and how to achieve compliance.

Compare third-party liability insurance requirements for satellite operators across European jurisdictions. Understand minimum coverage amounts, policy types, and compliance strategies.

Defining 'space operator' under the EU Space Act and NIS2 Directive. Understand the seven operator categories and determine your classification for compliance purposes.

Complete timeline of EU Space Act implementation. From proposal to enforcement, understand key milestones and when to take action for compliance.