United Nations Treaties and Principles on Outer Space
United Nations Treaties and Principles on Outer Space

Author: United Nations

Publisher: New York : United Nations

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9789211009002

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This publication sets out the text of the five UN treaties so far adopted governing the activities of countries in the exploration and use of outer space, as well as the five Principles adopted by the UN General Assembly.

The Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Outer Space Activities
The Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Outer Space Activities

Author: Tosaporn Leepuengtham

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2017-01-27

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1785369628

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This book considers the intellectual property issues which are raised by space activities. While outer space itself remains out of reach for most of us, the results of space activities and developments from space technology are becoming ever-more integrated in our daily lives. Despite this, there is often little understanding of the importance of space technologies, how existing legal rules may apply in terms of protecting the technology, or whether legal protection, such as copyright, may be enforced if the unauthorised use takes place beyond conventional territorial borders in outer space.

Orbital Debris
Orbital Debris

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1995-07-07

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0309051258

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Since the beginning of space flight, the collision hazard in Earth orbit has increased as the number of artificial objects orbiting the Earth has grown. Spacecraft performing communications, navigation, scientific, and other missions now share Earth orbit with spent rocket bodies, nonfunctional spacecraft, fragments from spacecraft breakups, and other debris created as a byproduct of space operations. Orbital Debris examines the methods we can use to characterize orbital debris, estimates the magnitude of the debris population, and assesses the hazard that this population poses to spacecraft. Potential methods to protect spacecraft are explored. The report also takes a close look at the projected future growth in the debris population and evaluates approaches to reducing that growth. Orbital Debris offers clear recommendations for targeted research on the debris population, for methods to improve the protection of spacecraft, on methods to reduce the creation of debris in the future, and much more.

Common Security in Outer Space and International Law
Common Security in Outer Space and International Law

Author: Detlev Wolter (jurist.)

Publisher: United Nations Publications UNIDIR

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13:

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This publication explores the concept of common security and the legal foundations for its application in outer space law, based on the premise that outer space is an internationalised common area beyond the national jurisdiction of individual states, and therefore security in space must be the common security of all states. Chapters cover a range of issues including: the principle of the peaceful use of outer space, passive military uses, and multilateral negotiations to prevent an arms race in outer space; structural change of international law and the common heritage of mankind principle; and proposals for a multilateral agreement and the creation of an International Organisation for Common Security in Outer Space.

The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Treaties
The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Treaties

Author: Simon Chesterman

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 737

ISBN-13: 0190947845

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This book brings together world experts on the United Nations and international law, to examine not only the content of that legal regime but how it has been transformed since the second half of the twentieth century.

The Space Treaties at Crossroads
The Space Treaties at Crossroads

Author: George D. Kyriakopoulos

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-02-18

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 3030014797

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This contributed volume addresses the future development of space law in light of our ever-growing space activities, the multiplicity of new space actors and the challenges posed by novel space technologies. Unlike existing space law literature, it sets its sights on the future, envisaging how space law could and should evolve in coming decades. Written by experienced professors, academics and practitioners in the field, this edited volume constitutes a valuable tool for understanding the current state of space law, the challenges it is called upon to address and the new phase it is about to enter. In addition, this book initiates a discussion de lege ferenda, addressing the letter and spirit of space law in the world of modern and future space activities. These papers were presented at “The Space Treaties at Crossroads: Considerations de lege ferenda,” held on August 28 to 29, 2015, in Athens, Greece. The conference was jointly organized by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Institute of Air and Space Law of McGill University

Studies in International Space Law
Studies in International Space Law

Author: Bin Cheng

Publisher:

Published: 1997-12-18

Total Pages: 886

ISBN-13:

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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.