Studies in International Space Law
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Author Description
This book's twenty-six articles fully examine the major developments and issues of the law governing human activities in space, those of states as well as those of private entities. Topics include the legal framework evolved by and through the United Nations; the legal status of astronauts, satellites, and outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies; the military and commercial use of outer space; environmental protection; governmental responsibility for space activities; liability for damage caused by space objects, communications satellites; television broadcasts; remote sensing; commercial launchings; and the application of national laws on board spacecraft, space stations, and on the moon and other celetial bodies.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection of twenty-six articles investigates the comprehensive legal framework governing human activities in outer space, addressing both state and private sector operations. Bin Cheng, a recognized authority in international law, synthesizes decades of legal evolution to analyze how terrestrial legal principles adapt to the unique environment of space. The work provides a rigorous examination of treaties, UN resolutions, and the practical application of sovereignty and liability in extraterrestrial contexts.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the United Nations legal framework for outer space
- Examination of the legal status of astronauts, satellites, and celestial bodies
- Discussion on governmental responsibility and liability for space-based damage
- Evaluation of military, commercial, and environmental regulations in orbit
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the complexities of space law. Experts highlight the density of the analysis, noting its utility for those navigating the intersection of international treaties and emerging commercial space activities.
Page Count:
800
Publication Date:
1998-03-05
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198257309
ISBN-13:
9780198257301
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