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The space exploration industry is undergoing a transformation because of the rapid development of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and blockchain. While these technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to the industry, they also pose significant legal challenges. These technologies are revolutionizing satellite communication, autonomous spacecraft navigation, and quantum-secure data transfers, thereby opening a new frontier in the field of space exploration. The adoption of new technologies exposes significant legal shortcomings, particularly in the areas of intellectual property protection, liability allocation, and cybersecurity. The inability of the existing space law frameworks, based on historical treaties like the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, to adequately address the complex legal difficulties presented by artificial intelligence-driven autonomous systems and the risks posed by quantum computing, is increasingly apparent. The purpose of this article is to highlight the need to conduct a comprehensive review of space law to ensure that technological breakthroughs are in accordance with international security norms, ethical standards, and provisions for equitable access to space resources. This article analyzes the shortcomings of current space law in managing the convergence of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and intellectual property protection. These new technologies create new legal problems, especially when it comes to who is responsible when AI-powered systems make decisions on their own, as well as what quantum computing means for current encryption methods that are needed to protect intellectual property. This is because private enterprises are increasingly engaging in space endeavors. In this paper, we talk about how important it is to have encryption standards that can't be broken by quantum computers, clear ways for AI to make decisions, and clear ways to protect intellectual property. We also call for a dynamic, global regulatory framework that balances the need for innovation with strict security protocols. The purpose of this essay is to provide an outline of a strategy for updating space law through the promotion of public-private partnerships, international collaboration, and standardization projects. The goal of this strategy is to facilitate responsible technical progress while protecting intellectual property rights and data security in the rapidly developing space economy.