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Outer Space Law

Outer Space Law

Mr Yanal Abul Failat | Ms Anél Ferreira-Snyman

(2017)

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Abstract

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, and in particular the strategic benefit of Earth observation from outer space remains an important national security tool. However, because of the dual-use potential of many space applications, the distinction between the military and non-military uses of space is becoming increasingly blurred. The consequent potential for conflict between nations in order to protect their space assets is alarmingly clear. The outer space arena has, however, evolved to increasingly include non-state entities, which are becoming more and more involved in outer space activities. These activities currently comprise 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. 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 all around the world. Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice is aimed at readers looking for a single title to understand the key issues relevant to the space sector, with an emphasis on 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 LXL LLP, and Professor Anél Ferreira-Snyman, a professor of law specialising in international space law at the University of South Africa.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover 1
Title 2
Copyright 3
Table of contents 4
Preface Yanal Abul Failat LXL LLP Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa 6
Foreword Steve Bennett CEO, Starchaser Industries Limited 8
International law governing outer space activities Christopher Daniel Johnson Secure World Foundation 10
National law governing outer space activities Yun Zhao University of Hong Kong 24
European law governing outer space activities Ntorina Antoni Swiss Space Systems 38
Delimitation of outer space and Earth orbits Olavo de Oliveira Bittencourt Neto Catholic University of Santos 52
Property and ownership in outer space Wian Erlank North-West University, South Africa 64
Military activities in outer space Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa 104
Licensing private outer space activities Yanal Abul Failat LXL LLP 128
Insuring outer space activities Miguel Calvete International Space Brokers Inc 150
Regulation of artificial satellites Christopher J Newman University of Sunderland 172
Regulation of remote sensing activities Carlo Golda Maria Elena De Maestri University of Genoa 188
Regulation of the space tourism sector Yanal Abul Failat LXL LLP Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa 212
The exploitation of natural resources in outer space Philip De Man Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies 252
Environmental responsibility for space debris Anél Ferreira-Snyman University of South Africa 266
International trade aspects of outer space activities Jasper Helder Chiara C Klaui Thomas J McCarthy Brad Powell Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP 294
Intellectual property law in the context of climate change Sarah K Germann University of Vienna Anja N Pecujlic University of Cologne 316
Cyber operations in outer space Heather A Harrison Dinniss Swedish Defence University 332
Evidence from space in cases before international courts and tribunals Damian M Bielicki University of Greenwich 344
Dispute resolution Nicholas Gould Fenwick Elliott LLP 356
About the authors 376
Index 384