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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[...]

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Assessing a Mars agreement including human settlements

Annette Froehlich, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2021

This book is dedicated to the nascent discussion of the legal aspects of human exploration and possible settlement of Mars, and provides fresh insights and new ideas in two key areas. The first one revolves around the broader aspects of curre[...]

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Assessing a Mars agreement including human settlements

Annette Froehlich, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2021

This book is dedicated to the nascent discussion of the legal aspects of human exploration and possible settlement of Mars, and provides fresh insights and new ideas in two key areas. The first one revolves around the broader aspects of current [...]

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Commercial and military uses of outer space

Melissa de Zwart, Author ; Stacey Henderson, Author | Singapore : Springer | Issues in Space | 2021

This edited book brings together a diverse range of chapters on space related topics. The authors included in this book are drawn from Australia and overseas, from academia, government, industry, civil society and the military. This book contain[...]

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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[...]

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Outer space and cyber space : similarities, interrelations and legal perspectives

Annette Froehlich, Editor ; European Space Policy Institute, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2021

The book analyses a broad range of relevant aspects as the outer space and cyber space domain do not only present analogies but are also strongly interrelated. This may occur on various levels by technologies but also in regard to juridical appr[...]

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Space insurance and the law : maximizing private activities in outer space /

Andrea J. Harrington, Author | Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing | 2021

"This astute and comprehensive book provides in-depth analysis of the space sector with an 'insurance as governance' approach. Chapters highlight and examine the key aspects of this important subject including space tourism, risk mitigation and [...]

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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 | 2021

This book is the highly anticipated sequel to the previous volume under the same title, dedicated to presenting a diverse range of timely and valuable contributions on the legal and policy related questions evoked by satellite constellations, in[...]

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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 | 2021

This book is the highly anticipated sequel to the previous volume under the same title, dedicated to presenting a diverse range of timely and valuable contributions on the legal and policy related questions evoked by satellite constellations, in[...]

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Advanced introduction to space law

Frans G. von der Dunk, Author | Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing | Elgar Advanced Introductions | 2020

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and [...]

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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 (Switzerland) : University of Cape Town : 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[...]

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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 | The Hague : 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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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 | The Hague : 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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In-orbit services: full report : policy and bsiness perspectives

Vienna (Austria) : European Space Policy Institute | ESPI report, ISSN 2218-0931 | 2020

The objective of this research is to provide a comprehensive definition and assessment of the commercial and institutional landscape of in-orbit services as well as an overview of the various technological, technical, economic, political and leg[...]

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On-orbit servicing : next generation of space activities

Annette Froehlich, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2020

This book shares a range of new and diverse insights on On-Orbit Servicing (OOS), and examines its implications especially from political, legal, economic, and security perspectives. OSS has been evolving rapidly and presents both challenges and[...]

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On-orbit servicing : next generation of space activities

Annette Froehlich, Editor | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2020

This book shares a range of new and diverse insights on On-Orbit Servicing (OOS), and examines its implications especially from political, legal, economic, and security perspectives. OSS has been evolving rapidly and presents both challenges and[...]

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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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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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Space commercialisation : prospects, challenges and way forward /

G. S. Sachdeva, Author | New Delhi (India) : Pentagon Press | 2019

Humanity should not be made to wait endlessly to enjoy the potential bonanza from outer space. This book describes such potentialities, discusses legal implications and explores the way forward with practical suggestions for immediate action as [...]

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The space law review

Joanne Wheeler, Editor | London : Law Business Research | Law reviews | 2019

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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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