Who is responsible if something goes wrong in space? Whilst we are a way off having an intergalactic police force, there are many laws and regulations specific to space. From space junk & satellites to who owns a planet, the countries of Earth have come together to make agreements on the rules of space.

Northumbria University is one of the few places which specialises in the subject of "Space Law", and in this episode we chat to lecturer Lauren Napier to find out more about the rules that keep space a safe-ish place, and also keeps out dark skies clear!

Who is responsible if something goes wrong in space? Whilst we are a way off having an intergalactic police force, there are many laws and regulations specific to space. From space junk &amp; satellites to who owns a planet, the countries of Earth have come together to make agreements on the rules of space.
Northumbria University is one of the few places which specialises in the subject of "Space Law", and in this episode we chat to lecturer Lauren Napier to find out more about the rules that keep space a safe-ish place, and also keeps out dark skies clear!

The official monthly podcast from Kielder Observatory in Northumberland UK, situated under some of the darkest skies in the world.

If you've ever wondered what happens when you fall into a black hole, if intelligent life is watching us from other galaxies, or how the North East is at the forefront of the British Space programme, then you can find out more in this series!


Each month we also update you on the things to look out for in the night sky wherever you are, and of course update you on what's happening at the observatory too!


Subscribe now, and maybe we'll see you at Kielder soon!

The&nbsp;official&nbsp;monthly podcast from&nbsp;Kielder Observatory&nbsp;in Northumberland UK, situated under some of the darkest skies in the world.
If you've ever wondered what happens when you fall into a black hole, if intelligent life is watching us from other galaxies, or how the North East is at the forefront of the British Space programme, then you can find out more in this series!
 Each month we also update you on the things to look out for in the night sky wherever you are, and of course update you on what's happening at the observatory too!
 Subscribe now, and maybe we'll see you at Kielder soon!

Astronomical News and Information from Kielder Observatory

Kielder Observatory Podcast

The official monthly podcast from Kielder Observatory in Northumberland UK, situated under some of the darkest skies in the world.

If you've ever wondered what happens when you fall into a black hole, if intelligent life is watching us from other galaxies, or how the North East is at the forefront of the British Space programme, then you can find out more in this series!


Each month we also update you on the things to look out for in the night sky wherever you are, and of course update you on what's happening at the observatory too!


Subscribe now, and maybe we'll see you at Kielder soon!

The official monthly podcast from Kielder Observatory in Northumberland UK, situated under some of the darkest skies in the world.
If you've ever wondered what happens when you fall into a black hole, if intelligent life is watching us from other galaxies, or how the North East is at the forefront of the British Space programme, then you can find out more in this series!
 Each month we also update you on the things to look out for in the night sky wherever you are, and of course update you on what's happening at the observatory too!
 Subscribe now, and maybe we'll see you at Kielder soon!