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Building blocks for the development of an international framework for the governance of space resource activities : a commentary

de O. Bittencourt Neto, Editor ; Mahulena Hoffmann, Editor ; Tanja L. Masson-Zwaan, Editor ; Dimitra Stefoudi, Editor | [S.l.] : Eleven International Publishing | 2020

This book provides a unique and comprehensive coverage of the work of the Hague International Space Resources Governance group, with the purpose of assessing the need and laying the groundwork for such a framework.

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The geostationary ring : practice and law

Martha Mejía-Kaiser, Author | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | Studies in space law | 2020

"The Geostationary Ring: Practice and Law addresses numerous physical aspects of this highly sought-after orbit which serves as the backbone for international satellite communications and analyses the evolution of its use, coordination and relat[...]

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The geostationary ring : practice and law

Martha Mejía-Kaiser, Author | Leiden, Boston : Brill Nijhoff | Studies in space law | 2020

"The Geostationary Ring: Practice and Law addresses numerous physical aspects of this highly sought-after orbit which serves as the backbone for international satellite communications and analyses the evolution of its use, coordination and relat[...]

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Regulating a revolution : small satellites and the law of outer space /

Neta Palkovitz, Author | Alphen aan den Rijn : Wolters Kluwer | Aerospace law and policy series | 2020

The author sheds clear light on current regulatory challenges raised by the commercial and research activities of small satellites as well as by governmental and military applications. She covers the legal implications in such aspects of the sma[...]

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Eyes on the sky : rethinking verification in space

Daniel Porras, Author | [S.l.] : UNIDIR | 2019

One of the main challenges to the development of new measures for space security is the effective verification of compliance. For an agreement to be effectively verifiable, it must be possible to detect a militarily meaningful violation in time [...]

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Introduction to space law

Tanja L. Masson-Zwaan, Author ; Mahulena Hofmann, Author | Austin : Wolters Kluwer | 2019

Introduction to Space Law is a completely revised edition since the previous version of 2008, providing a concise and structured analysis of legal aspects of both traditional and more recent space activities. The relevance and substance of space[...]

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Legal aspects around satellite constellations

Annette Froehlich, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Issuing body | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2019

This book is based on an initiative made by the European Space Policy Institute, the European Centre for Space Law and the German Aerospace Center. Students and young professionals worldwide were invited to submit a paper on this topic analyzing[...]

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Promoting productive cooperation between space lawyers and engineers

Anja Nakarada Pecujlic, Author ; Matteo Tugnoli, Author | Hershey, PA : IGI global | 2019

Promoting Productive Cooperation Between Space Lawyers and Engineers is a pivotal reference source that provides vital insights into basic legal and technical topics and challenges that occur while planning and conducting typical space activitie[...]

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Civil liability for damage caused by global navigation satellite system

Dejian Kong, Author | [S.l.] : [publisher not identified] | 2018

The author divides this research into four parts. Part I. transfers the focus from GNSS technical matters to legal issues. Part II concerns a conceptual analysis of GNSS civil liability. Part III checks the applicability and the adequacy of curr[...]

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Exclusive use in an inclusive environment : the meaning of the non-appropriation principle for space resource exploitation /

Philip De Man, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space regulations library | 2018

This book aims to find a workable interpretation of the non-appropriation principle that is compatible with both the existing international space law framework and the move of the private space industry towards the mining of asteroids and other[...]

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Frontiers of space risk : natural cosmic hazards and societal challenges

Richard J. Wilman, Editor ; Christopher J. Newman, Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2018

This book brings together diverse new perspectives on current and emerging themes in space risk, covering both the threats to Earth-based activities arising from space events (natural and man-made), and those inherent in space activity itself. D[...]

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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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Innovation in Outer Space: international and African legal perspectives : 5th and 6th Luxembourg workshops on space satellite communication law

Mahulena Hofmann, Editor ; P.J. Blount, Editor | Baden-Baden : Nomos Hart Publishing | Luxemburger juristische Studien | 2018

Progress in exploration and exploitation of outer space is proceeding rapidly, resulting in new space telecommunication services, innovative use of the constellation of satellite and new methods of prolonging the life of those satellites. In res[...]

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National space legislation : a comparative and evaluative analysis /

Annette Froehlich, Editor ; Vincent Seffinga, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

This book provides a unique in-depth comparative and evaluative analysis based upon primary sources. Therefore, it does not only provide a more complete understanding of the subject compared to other publications but, because it provides a full[...]

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National space legislation : a comparative and evaluative analysis /

Annette Froehlich, Editor ; Vincent Seffinga, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

This book provides a unique in-depth comparative and evaluative analysis based upon primary sources. Therefore, it does not only provide a more complete understanding of the subject compared to other publications but, because it provides a full[...]

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Post 2030-agenda and the role of space : the UN 2030 goals and their further evolution beyond 2030 for sustainable development

Annette Froehlich, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

"This book provides a deep insight to which extent further improvement should be envisaged to ensure and improve the sustainable development beyond 2030 (the Sustainable Development Goals is a set of 17 global goals with 169 associated target[...]

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The rise of private actors in the space sector

Alessandra Vernile, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2018

This book provides a broad set of information and data on the rise of private actors in the space sector, organized into different topics covering the various trends that have shaped the space sector during the last decade. The book, written in[...]

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The rise of private actors in the space sector

Alessandra Vernile, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2018

This book provides a broad set of information and data on the rise of private actors in the space sector, organized into different topics covering the various trends that have shaped the space sector during the last decade. The book, written in[...]

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Space law in the european context : national architecture, legislation and policy in france

Philippe Clerc, Author | [S.l.] : Eleven International Publishing | Essential air and space law | 2018

In the first part, Philippe Clerc describes the role played by the Law to build up the French Space Policy though the establishment of CNES, the French space agency. The second part of the book details the legal background, the law-making proces[...]

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Space law and policy in the post-Soviet states

Nataliia R. Malysheva, Author | [S.l.] : Eleven International Publishing | Essential air and space law | 2018

The intention of this book is to fill the gap of knowledge about law and policy in the field of exploration and the use of outer space which is being carried out by the new independent States that appeared after the former USSR's dissolution. Th[...]

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Space resource utilization : a view from an emerging space faring nation /

Annette Froehlich, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Studies in space policy | 2018

The book speaks to the need for a regulatory framework with regards to space resource utilization. In doing so, significant elements of the subject matter have been explored, taking into account the different phases of a space mission and the p[...]

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State accountability for space debris : a legal study of responsibility for polluting the space environment and liability for damage caused by space debris /

Peter Stubbe, Author | [S.l.] : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers | Studies in space law | 2018

In State Accountability for Space Debris, Peter Stubbe examines the legal consequences of space debris pollution which, he argues, is a global environmental concern. The study finds that the customary 'no harm' rule and Article IX of the Outer [...]

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State accountability for space debris : a legal study of responsibility for polluting the space environment and liability for damage caused by space debris /

Peter Stubbe, Author | [S.l.] : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers | Studies in space law | 2018

In State Accountability for Space Debris, Peter Stubbe examines the legal consequences of space debris pollution which, he argues, is a global environmental concern. The study finds that the customary 'no harm' rule and Article IX of the Outer [...]

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Study on the competitiveness of the european sector in the domain of access to space

[S.l.] : European Commission | 2018

The objectives of the study is to support the EU for the potential policy development in the field of the access to space by providing a comparative analysis of the international practices and related existing national space policies and legal f[...]

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Escalation and deterrence in the second space age

Todd Harrison, Author ; Zack Cooper, Author ; Kaitlyn Johnson, Author ; Thomas G. Roberts, Author | United States : Center for Strategic and International Studies | 2017

Today's space domain presents a number of asymmetries that differ from other domains, creating a deterrence environment with unique policy implications. Escalation and Deterrence in the Second Space Age, a report from the CSIS Aerospace Security[...]

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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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International space law: United Nations instruments

United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Author | [S.l.] : Office for Outer Space Affairs | ST/SPACE/ | 2017

The present booklet is entitled International Space Law: United Nations Instruments as it represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date volume of instruments that have been developed, promoted and strengthened under the auspices of the United[...]

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An international study on global space governance

Ram S. Jakhu, Editor ; Joseph N. Pelton, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2017

This book is based on the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Global Space Governance study commissioned by the 2014 Montreal Declaration that called upon civil society, academics, governments, the private sector, and other stakehol[...]

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The new gold rush

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | [S.l.] : Copernicus Books | 2017

The authors track the growing number of space businesses and opportunities for investors, and the many possible benefits of spaceplanes, space stations and even space colonies. The authors also discuss the need for more regulatory reform. Compa[...]

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The new gold rush

Joseph N. Pelton, Author | [S.l.] : Copernicus Books | 2017

The authors track the growing number of space businesses and opportunities for investors, and the many possible benefits of spaceplanes, space stations and even space colonies. The authors also discuss the need for more regulatory reform. Compa[...]

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