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Outer Space Law - Legal Policy and Practice, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd New edition)
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Outer Space Law - Legal Policy and Practice, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd New edition)
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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
Anel 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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