In this episode, Wanyana Racheal of the Space Law and Security Advisory hosts Prof. Frans von der Dunk to analyse the evolving relationship between remote sensing practices and international law, with particular attention to how international law can or should mediate the tension between technological capability, legitimate public interest, and the protection of state and individual rights. They analyse, among other things, how remote sensing impacts individual and state rights; the scope and limitations of international law governing remote sensing, particularly as it relates to state and individual rights, the trends in national and international regulation, and discuss potential regulatory pathways, including soft law, national legislation, and international cooperation.

In this episode of the Space Advisory Podcast, Wanyana Racheal, the Principal Advisor at the Space Law and Security Advisory (SLSA), features Victoria Samson, the Chief Director of Space Security and Stability for Secure World Foundation (SWF). They;

1. Analyse the key findings of the 2025 Global Counterspace Capabilities report by the Secure World Foundation.
2. Discuss the trends in counterspace R&D, testing, and operational use across major spacefaring nations.
3. Examine how dual-use technologies are redefining counterspace capabilities and the emerging legal challenges/questions.
4. Analyse the current state of multilateral efforts for space security and how they shape counterspace capabilities.
5. Discuss implications of the emerging trends for both space security and security on earth.