Professor Roy Balleste Travels to Dubai to Speak at UN Forum on Space

St.Thomas Law Professor Roy Balleste recently spoke at the United Nations Forum on Space. The four-day United Nations/United Arab Emirates event was held in Dubai from November 6 – 9. The UN sought his input regarding the connection of cyberspace and satellite communications. In particular, the perils associated with the utilization of cyberspace as a weapon.

Professor Balleste Delivers Presentation: Thor's Hammer

Professor Balleste was the only academic from the United States that received an invitation. The other U.S-based representatives included a member of NASA, one from the US State Department, and a Washington D.C. based engineer.

The high-level forum was hosted by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates Space Agency and aimed to "build stronger partnerships and international cooperation and coordination in the peaceful uses of outer space at all levels."