Sara M Langston
- Title
- Assistant Professor
- Sara.Langston@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Applied Aviation Sciences Department
- College
- College of Aviation
Areas of Expertise
International Law, Aerospace Law & Policy, Bioethics, Space Ethics, Science/Technology and EthicsExternal Links
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Biography
Dr. Sara Langston is an Assistant Professor of Spaceflight Operations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, based in Daytona Beach, Florida. She is an international aerospace lawyer, practical ethicist, and U.S. Army veteran with a technical aviation background. As a consultant, Dr Langston also provides strategic advice to government agencies and private industry on developing national space law and policy, space applications, and commercial human spaceflight. Dr. Langston holds a Ph.D. in the History and Philosophy of Science; a J.D. with specialization in Public International Law; an LL.M. in Air and Space Law; and a Space Studies Certificate in Physical Sciences from the International Space University. She is also currently pursuing a private pilot’s license. In addition, Dr. Langston served as an UNOOSA Space4Women Mentor (2020-21); is an active member of the International Institute of Space Law, the Royal Aeronautical Society, and the New York and District of Columbia Bars.Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Sydney
- LL.M. - Master of Laws in Air and Space Law, Leiden University
- J.D. - Juris Doctor (Doctor of Jurisprudence) in Law: International Law, Golden Gate University
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Politics and History, Woodbury University
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- MSA 695A: Advan Studies in Spc Pol & Law
- SP 351: Fund of Space Policy & Regulat
- SP 230: Space Policy & Law - History
Courses Taught
MSA 695A Advanced Studies in Space Policy & Law
CSO 460 Applied Spaceflight Policy & Regulation
CSO 310 International Space Policy & law
SP 110 Introduction to Spaceflight
Memberships and Credentials
Bar Admissions: District of Columbia, New York.
Memberships: International Institute of Space Law (IISL), Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)