Handbook of Space Law (Research Handbooks in International Law series)

'The intellectual frontlines of the coming skirmishes along this new frontier will doubtless be populated by the readers of this Handbook of Space Law. Just like the book offers a multi-angular approach to the various main issues involved, the increasing diversity and audacity of the entrepreneurs in the emerging space arena will require a matching multi-dimensional cast of space lawyers.' - Taken from the Foreword by Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 ' It is highly recommendable to study this comprehensive work edited by Frans von der Dunk and have it on the bookshelf as a reliable piece of information and a source of thought provoking ideas. ' - Mahulena Hofmann, together with Andreas Loukakis and Simona Spassova, SES Chair in Satellite Communication and Media Law, University of Luxembourg The Handbook of Space Law addresses the legal and regulatory aspects of activities in outer space and major space applications from a comprehensive and structured perspective. It fundamentally addresses the dichotomy between the state-oriented character of international space law and the increasing commercialization and privatization of space activities. The book focuses on international space law in the broadest sense of the word, not only including the UN-based space treaties and international customary (space) law, but also the many specialized regimes such as those applicable to the international satellite organizations, the International Space Station, the international trade and the security-sensitive aspects of space technology exports, the financing of space ventures and environmental concerns. The novelty of this holistic approach to space law notably includes the profound and ever-increasing commercialization of space activities and the attendant involvement of the private sector in such activities. This authoritative book thus presents a unique standard work of reference for anyone interested in studying or researching the legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and their major applications in depth. Offering the most comprehensive and holistic analysis on legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and major space applications to date this Handbook will be of particular interest to students in space law higher education, public international law, researchers (including JSD and PhD students) of space law and practitioners in the major sectors of space activities. Contributors include : C. Doldirina, C. Gaubert, P. Jankowitsch, I. Marboe, R.L. Schweickart, C. Sharpe, L.J. Smith, M. Sundahl, F. Tronchetti, P. van Fenema, L. Viikari, F. von der Dunk, M. Williams The Handbook of Space Law addresses the legal and regulatory aspects of activities in outer space and major space applications from a comprehensive and structured perspective. It fundamentally addresses the dichotomy between the state-oriented character of international space law and the increasing commercialization and privatization of space activities. The book focuses on international space law in the broadest sense of the word, not only including the UN-based space treaties and international customary (space) law, but also the many specialized regimes such as applicable to the international satellite organizations, the International Space Station, the international trade and the security-sensitive aspects of space technology exports, the financing of space ventures and environmental concerns. The novelty of this holistic approach to space law notably includes the profound and ever increasing commercialization of space activities and the attendant involvement of the private sector in such activities. This authoritative book thus presents a unique standard work of reference for anyone interested in studying or researching the legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and their major applications in depth. Offering the most comprehensive and holistic analysis on legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and major space applications to date this Handbook will be of particular interest to students at higher education of space law or more generally public international law; researchers (including JSD and PhD students) of space law; practitioners in major sectors of space activities or applications interested in the legal framework and aspects Cover 1 Copyright 4 Contents 5 Figures 11 Tables 12 Contributors 13 Foreword 20 Preface 24 Abbreviations 31 1. The background and history of space law 37 2. International space law 65 3. National space law 163 4. European space law 241 5. International organizations in space law 305 6. Legal aspects of the military uses of outer space 367 7. Legal aspects of launch services and space transportation 418 8. Legal aspects of satellite communications 492 9. Legal aspects of satellite remote sensing 537 10. Legal aspects of satellite navigation 590 11. Legal aspects of public manned spaceflight and space station operations 654 12. Legal aspects of private manned spaceflight 698 13. Environmental aspects of space activities 753 14. Legal aspects of space resource utilization 805 15. International trade aspects of space services 850 16. Financing space ventures 910 17. Insurance in the context of space activities 946 18. Intellectual property rights in the context of space activities 985 19. Dispute resolution regarding space activities 1031 Index 1083 'the Intellectual Frontlines Of The Coming Skirmishes Along This New Frontier Will Doubtless Be Populated By The Readers Of This Handbook Of Space Law. Just Like The Book Offers A Multi-angular Approach To The Various Main Issues Involved, The Increasing Diversity And Audacity Of The Entrepreneurs In The Emerging Space Arena Will Require A Matching Multi-dimensional Cast Of Space Lawyers.'taken From The Foreword By Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9handbook Of Space Law Addresses The Legal And Regulatory Aspects Of Activities In Outer Space And Major Space Applications From A Comprehensive And Structured Perspective. The Book Fundamentally Addresses The Dichotomy Between The State-oriented Character Of International Space Law And The Increasing Commercialization And Privatization Of Space Activities.