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The institutions of extraterrestrial liberty

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | 2023

The exploration of space raises new problems in the expression of human freedoms. While the potential to establish new extraterrestrial settlements is thrilling, it also brings along a myriad of decisions to consider when addressing how these se[...]

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Norms for outer space : a small step or a giant leap for policymaking?

Jessica West, Author ; Almudena Azcárate Ortega, Author | [S.l.] : UNIDIR | Space dossier | 2022

Space is increasingly critical to modern life on Earth. But there is growing concern that, as it becomes more economically and strategically important, tensions between different space actors are heightening in a manner that could lead to confli[...]

Global issues surrounding outer space law and policy

Tu-hwan Kim, Author | Hershey, PA : IGI global | 2021

"This authored book addresses the global issues and solutions pertaining to outer space law and policy, addressing the United Nations international five space treaties, the main contents of thirty countries' domestic space law and policy as well[...]

Japan in space : national architecture, policy, legislation and business in the 21st century

Masataka Ogasawara, Author ; Joel Greer, Author | The Hague : Eleven International Publishing | Essential air and space law | 2021

This book provides a comprehensive account of Japan's space program, including the history of its space organizations, laws, and policies. The two main laws covering space activities are the Act on Launching of Spacecraft, etc. and Control of Sp[...]

War and peace in outer space : law, policy, and ethics /

Cassandra Steer, Editor ; Matthew H. Hersch, Editor | New York, NY : Oxford University Press | War and peace in outer space | 2021

This book delves into legal and ethical concerns over the increased weaponization of outer space and the potential for space-based conflict in the very near future. Unique to this collection is the emphasis on questions of ethical conduct and le[...]

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An assessment framework for compliance with international space law and norms : promoting equitable access and use of space for emerging actors

David Lindgren, Author | Cham : Springer | Southern Space Studies | 2020

This book proposes a framework for assessing countries' levels of compliance with international space law and norms. It begins by exploring the development of two movements - the evidence-based policy making and programming movement, and the ris[...]

The United Nations and space security : conflicting mandates between UNCOPUOS and the CD

Annette Froehlich, Author ; Vincent Seffinga, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2020

This book provides a detailed analysis on the history and development of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) and the Conference on Disarmament (CD) and the coordination and cooperation between these two fora. Furthermore[...]

The future of EU-US cooperation in space traffic management and space situational awareness

Alexandra Stickings, Author | United Kingdom : Chatham House. The Royal Institute of International Affairs | 2019

As more space activities develop, there is an increasing requirement for comprehensive space situational awareness (SSA). This paper provides an overview of the current landscape in SSA and space traffic management as well as possible scenarios [...]

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Space security index 2019

Jessica West, Editor | [S.l.] : Space security.org | 2019

Space Security Index 2019 is the 16th annual report on developments related to safety, sustainability, and security in outer space. It is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activit[...]

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Common resources : law of the sea, outer space, and Antarctica /

John Norton Moore, Editor | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | American classics in international law | 2018

The contributions in this volume, reflecting some of the best writing in each area by American international legal scholars, cover the law of the sea, the law of outer space, and the law of Antarctica. While each is a discrete subject area, they[...]

A fresh view on the Outer Space Treaty

Annette Froehlich, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2018

"On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Outer Space Treaty this book gives a first insight into where the next generation considers room for further improvement of the Outer Space Treaty in order to cope with upcoming aspects such as pro[...]

How high the sky? : the definition and delimitation of outer space and territorial airspace in international law /

Thomas Gangale, Author | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | Studies in space law | 2018

[This book] explores the oldest and most important controversy in space law: how far up does national airspace go, and where does the international environment of outer space begin? Even though nations did not object to the first satellites flyi[...]

How high the sky? : the definition and delimitation of outer space and territorial airspace in international law /

Thomas Gangale, Author | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | Studies in space law | 2018

[This book] explores the oldest and most important controversy in space law: how far up does national airspace go, and where does the international environment of outer space begin? Even though nations did not object to the first satellites flyi[...]

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Space security index 2018

Jessica West, Editor | [S.l.] : Space security.org | 2018

This report is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activities and provide a common, comprehensive, objective knowledge base to support the development of national and international [...]

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Hanbook for new actors in space

Christopher Daniel Johnson, Author | Washington, DC : Secure World Foundation | 2017

The goal of the handbook is to provide a broad overview of the fundamental principles, laws, norms, and best practices for peaceful, safe, and responsible activities in space. By doing so, we hope to maximize the positive benefits and minimize [...]

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The protection of intellectual property rights in outer space activities

Tosaporn Leepuengtham, Author | Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing | 2017

While outer space itself remains out of reach for most of us, the results of space activities and developments from space technology are becoming increasingly integrated in our daily lives. Recognising the importance of these technologies, this[...]

The protection of intellectual property rights in outer space activities

Tosaporn Leepuengtham, Author | Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing | 2017

While outer space itself remains out of reach for most of us, the results of space activities and developments from space technology are becoming increasingly integrated in our daily lives. Recognising the importance of these technologies, this[...]

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Recent developments in space law : opportunities & challenges /

Kumar Abhijeet, Author ; V. Gopalakrishnan, Author ; R. Venkata Rao, Author | Berlin : Springer | 2017

This book offers a compendium of diverse essays on emerging legal issues in outer space, written by experts in the field of Space Law from different parts of the globe. The book comprehensively addresses opportunities in space and the inevitable[...]

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Space security index 2017

Laura Grego, Editor | [S.l.] : Space security.org | 2017

this report is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activities and provide a common, comprehensive, objective knowledge base to support the development of national and international [...]

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Dissent, revolution and liberty beyond earth

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2016

This volume provides an in-depth discussion on the central question - how can people express and survive dissent and disagreement in confined habitats in space? The discussion is an important one because it could be that the systems of inter[...]

Dissent, revolution and liberty beyond earth

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2016

This volume provides an in-depth discussion on the central question - how can people express and survive dissent and disagreement in confined habitats in space? The discussion is an important one because it could be that the systems of inter-dep[...]

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Space security index 2016

Jessica West, Editor | [S.l.] : Space security.org | 2016

this report is part of the broader Space Security Index (SSI) project, which aims to improve transparency on space activities and provide a common, comprehensive, objective knowledge base to support the development of national and international [...]

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Space security index 2015

[S.l.] : Space security.org | 2015

The key consideration in this SSI definition of space security is not the interests of particular national or commercial entities, but the security and sustainability of outer space as an environment that can be used safely and responsibly by al[...]

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Protection of the Outer Space Environment under International Law

Tiwari Shishir, Author | Saarbrucken (Germany) : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing | 2014

Considered as a global common, outer space is a most valuable asset of the mankind for philosophical, pragmatic and scientific considerations. Rapid expansion of human activities in the outer space has posed a threat to the outer space environme[...]

The Cape Town Convention : its application to space assets and relation to the law of outer space /

Mark J. Sundahl, Author | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | Studies in space law | 2013

Meta-geopolitics of outer space

Nayef R. F. Al-Rodhan, Author | New York : Palgrave Macmillan | 2012

Meta-Geopolitics of Outer Space: An Analysis of Space Power, Security and Governance takes a novel look at the geopolitics of outer space through the prism of an innovative multidimensional Meta-geopolitics framework. One of the most distinctive[...]

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Space security index 2012

Space security.org, Issuing body | [S.l.] : Space security.org | 2012

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New perspectives on space law : The proceedings of the 53rd IISL colloquium on the law of outer space. Young scholar session

Mark J. Sundhal, Editor ; V. Gopalakrishnan, Editor | [S.l.] : International Institute of Space Law | 2011

The book contains the papers of the participants in the Young Scholars Session of the 53rd Annual Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space held in 2010 in Prague, Czech Republic.

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Space technology export controls and international cooperation in outer space

Michael Mineiro, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space regulations library | 2011

What is the legal-political origin of space technology export control? How do they relate to the current international legal structure? What steps can be taken to evolve our current unilateral paradigm of space technology within the context of p[...]

Space technology export controls and international cooperation in outer space

Michael Mineiro, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space regulations library | 2011

What is the legal-political origin of space technology export control? How do they relate to the current international legal structure? What steps can be taken to evolve our current unilateral paradigm of space technology within the context of p[...]

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