Overview

The potential use of space for military purposes has, since the end of the Second World War, been intrinsically linked to the development of space technology and space flight. The political relevance of outer space continues to be recognised by nations, particularly the strategic benefit of Earth observation from outer space as a national security tool. However, the dual-use potential of many space applications increasingly blurs the distinction between the military and non-military uses of space. In fact, many States have openly declared their willingness to protect their space assets by military means and some have even described outer space as a war-fighting domain. Non-State entities are becoming more and more involved in outer space activities, including the use of satellites for navigation purposes, the transportation of supplies to the International Space Station and the offering of tourist flights into outer space. Private operators have significantly increased activity in the launch of satellites and in 2021 no less than three private space companies (Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and SpaceX) conducted successful space tourist flights. Today in all space-faring countries, the space industry contributes to national GDP and supports the labour force. It also serves as a catalyst for technological advancement and productivity growth, and has become an integral part of the day-to-day lives of people around the world. Consequently, the socio-economic benefits of space technology (in particular satellite technology) have made the development of space programmes an increasing necessity for developing States. Outer space has become a congested environment. The involvement of private actors, specifically, has given rise to a number of legal issues, including questions pertaining to liability, insurance, space debris, human rights and property rights in space. To address these legal uncertainties, the existing chapters in the second edition of Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice have been updated significantly and several new chapters have been added dealing with topical issues including: the regulation of satellite navigation systems, and satellite constellations; the application of human rights in outer space settlements; the exploration and colonisation of outer space; and planetary protection. The second edition of Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice remains aimed at readers looking for a single title to understand the key issues relevant to the space sector, by also emphasising the practical application of those issues. The book will be specifically relevant to legal practitioners, academics and State departments primarily working in the space arena, as well as to those in other related sectors such as IT and media, insurance and political science. Edited by Yanal Abul Failat, lawyer at the international law firm Fasken, and Professor Anél Ferreira-Snyman, a professor of law specialising in international space law at the University of South Africa, the book includes contributions by leading experts from space agencies, space venturers, lawyers, economists, insurers, academics and financiers.

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Author:   Yanal Abul Failat ,  Anél Ferreira-Snyman
Publisher:   Globe Law and Business Ltd
Imprint:   Globe Law and Business Ltd
Edition:   2nd New edition
ISBN:  

9781787424821

ISBN 10:   1787424820
Pages:   575
Publication Date:   06 April 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface to the first edition 7 Yanal Abul Failat LXL LLP Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa Preface 9 Yanal Abul Failat Fasken Martineau LLP Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa Foreword 11 Tanja Masson-Zwaan International Institute of Air and Space Law, Leiden University International law governing outer space activities 13 Christopher Johnson Secure World Foundation; Georgetown University Law Center National law governing outer space activities 31 Yun Zhao University of Hong Kong (HKU) Delimitation of outer space and Earth orbits 49 Olavo de Oliveira Bittencourt Neto Catholic University of Santos Military activities in outer space 65 Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa Licensing private outer space activities 95 Yanal Abul Failat Fasken Martineau LLP Property and ownership in outer space 129 Wian Erlank North-West University Universe exploration and colonisation 161 Thomas Cheney AstrobiologyOU and the OU Law School, The Open University Planetary protection 175 Michelle LD Hanlon University of Mississippi School of Law & Center for Air and Space Law The exploitation of natural resources in outer space 199 Philip De Man University of Leuven Regulation of artificial satellites 219 Christopher J Newman Northumbria University Regulation of remote sensing activities 239 Carlo Golda Maria Elena De Maestri University of Genoa Legal regulation of satellite navigation systems 271 Elizabeth Tiarks Northumbria University Regulation of satellite constellations 285 Lauren Napier Christopher J Newman Northumbria University Regulation of the space tourism sector 301 Yanal Abul Failat Fasken Martineau LLP Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa Financing space activities 347 Mathieu Luinaud William Ricard Luigi Scatteia PwC Advisory France, Space Practice Intellectual property law in the context of climate change 371 Anja Nakarada Pecˇujlic´ EnduroSat Environmental responsibility for space debris 391 Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa International trade aspects of outer space activities 429 Sina Kimiagar Chiara C Klaui Thomas J McCarthy Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Brad Powell Relativity Space, Inc Cyber operations in outer space 461 Heather A Harrison Dinniss Swedish Defence University The extraterritorial application of human rights instruments in outer space settlements 475 Gerrit Ferreira North-West University Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa Evidence from space in cases before international courts and tribunals 505 Damian M Bielicki Kingston University London Dispute resolution 519 Nicholas Gould Fenwick Elliott LLP About the authors 547 Index 557 About Globe Law and Business 575

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The second edition with the new chapters is a must to have for every space law practitioner. -- Mohamed Amara It is a pleasure to see a table of contents, which does not go the traditional paths of dealing with space law, but lists one after the other exciting topics, which touch upon key questions, space law practitioners and also space law makers deal with: licensing private activities, property and ownership, regulation of satellite constellations, financing space activities, environmental responsibility, international trade aspects, cyber operations or evidence from space in cases before international courts and tribunals. More than twenty contributions, and all of them are interesting to read. -- Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl * ZLW, German Journal of Air and Space Law * Again, contributions are provided from a pleasing combination of space venturers, practitioners, and academics…. Furthermore, this second edition covers contemporary NewSpace topics such as universe exploration and colonisation, planetary protection, regulation of satellite systems and of satellite constellations, financing of space activities, and the extra-territorial application of human rights instruments in outer space settlements. -- Theunis Kotzé

The second edition with the new chapters is a must to have for every space law practitioner. -- Mohamed Amara It is a pleasure to see a table of contents, which does not go the traditional paths of dealing with space law, but lists one after the other exciting topics, which touch upon key questions, space law practitioners and also space law makers deal with: licensing private activities, property and ownership, regulation of satellite constellations, financing space activities, environmental responsibility, international trade aspects, cyber operations or evidence from space in cases before international courts and tribunals. More than twenty contributions, and all of them are interesting to read. -- Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl * ZLW, German Journal of Air and Space Law *

The second edition with the new chapters is a must to have for every space law practitioner. -- Mohamed Amara It is a pleasure to see a table of contents, which does not go the traditional paths of dealing with space law, but lists one after the other exciting topics, which touch upon key questions, space law practitioners and also space law makers deal with: licensing private activities, property and ownership, regulation of satellite constellations, financing space activities, environmental responsibility, international trade aspects, cyber operations or evidence from space in cases before international courts and tribunals. More than twenty contributions, and all of them are interesting to read. -- Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl * ZLW, German Journal of Air and Space Law * Again, contributions are provided from a pleasing combination of space venturers, practitioners, and academics.... Furthermore, this second edition covers contemporary NewSpace topics such as universe exploration and colonisation, planetary protection, regulation of satellite systems and of satellite constellations, financing of space activities, and the extra-territorial application of human rights instruments in outer space settlements. -- Theunis Kotze

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