One of the particularly interesting points Maj Coclough mentions is the reliance on commercial space systems. What I can tell you is that Army judge advocate Maj Christina Colclough introduced the space law panel, and her remarks provided an intro into some space-related activities the Army is addressing.

As Lawfire ® readers may recall, I was privileged to attend the symposium in Austin, TX, but since the symposium was governed by the Chatham House Rule there are limits as to what can be shared. This May, the Army Future Command thought the issue important enough to include it in its First Annual Future of Warfare and Law Symposium. National Space Policy.“ Shortly thereafter Maj Danny Beaulieu countered his contention with an essay of his own: “ State Practice and Military Objectives: International Humanitarian Law Regarding Military Applications of Otherwise Civil/Commercial Satellites.” Later, Prof David Koplow discussed his provocative concept of “reverse distinction” in relation to the military use of commercial satellites in his essay, “ The Illegality of U.S. Here on Lawfire ® in 2021 we published “ Are commercial Satellites used for intelligence-gathering in attack planning targetable?”

The legal aspects of reliance on commercial satellites for military purposes is a topic garnering growing interest.

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