Author: Sam Gallicchio

  • What is an Ideal Framework to Regulate Exploration in Space?

    What is an Ideal Framework to Regulate Exploration in Space?

    When President Obama signed the SPACE Act on November 20, 2015, the U.S. government officially recognized a vision of the future that could previously only be found in the pages of science fiction. Section 51303 of the Act declared: “A United States citizen engaged in commercial recovery of an asteroid…

  • Autonomous Vehicles Save Lives, But Barriers Still Abound

    Autonomous Vehicles Save Lives, But Barriers Still Abound

    After years of rapid technological advances, autonomous vehicles are poised to revolutionize the motor vehicle industry. As society speeds toward a driverless future, policymakers are looking to implement regulatory mechanisms to maximize the public benefit. In “Preparing a Nation for Autonomous Vehicles: Opportunities, Barriers and Policy Recommendations,” Daniel J. Fagnant…