Outer space, future for humankind : issues of law and policy /
Inspired by the vision of the future of humankind in outer space, an international team of technical experts, lawyers and political scientists examined topical issues of law and policy under the leadership of the editors - not only with respect to international space flight and space exploration, bu...
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Eleven International Publishing,
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Publisher Address: | The Hague, the Netherlands : |
Publication Dates: | [2021] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Essential air and space law ; 26. |
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Summary: |
Inspired by the vision of the future of humankind in outer space, an international team of technical experts, lawyers and political scientists examined topical issues of law and policy under the leadership of the editors - not only with respect to international space flight and space exploration, but also in view of the safe and sustainable use of space technology for the benefit of our planet. After all, our original habitat should not be sacrificed on our way to Moon and Mars! In this regard, Outer Space - Future for Humankind examines fundamental questions like the problem of space debris, the safe use of nuclear power sources in outer space, the protection of the ozone layer during space launches, the issue of light pollution and the protection of the marine environment during the guided re-entry of space craft into the High Seas. In addition to these problems of technical nature, questions relating to the peaceful, equitable and responsible use of outer space are explored also with regard to issues as space traffic management which must be solved by scientists, lawyers and politicians on an international scale, and supported by an again increasingly interested general public. |
Carrier Form: | xx, 458 pages : illustrations (some color), forms ; 25 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: |
9789462362253 9462362254 |
Index Number: | KZD1145 |
CLC: | D999.1 |
Call Number: | D999.1/O945-2 |
Contents: |
Introduction -- Looking ahead -- Outer space and science fiction / Space tourism : reality soon? / Extra-terrestrial human bases at the crossroads of economic and space law / Perspectives for outer space as a 'global common' / Conflicts and challenges -- International challenges to the safety, security and sustainability of outer space activities / Electronic and cyber warfare in outer space : challenges in governance / Arms control in outer space : solving the impasse - the 'Göttingen Treaty' proposal revisited / Space traffic management : looking at the operational realities of a wicked problem / Space debris : technical aspects / Oceanic dumping of space objects and the conservation of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction / Commercial space launches and deletion of the ozone layer : emergent issues / Satellite constellations and orbital pollution : need for new policies and regulations / Dream of the stars - the benefits of nuclear power and propulsion / Nuclear technologies in future space exploration and questions of environmental law / NewSpace and national space legislation / State responsibility facing the growing diversity of space projects and actors : the case of satellite deployment from an international space station / George Robinson the Inspirer -- About George S. Robinson / |