Handbook of space law

• Other Authors: Dunk. Frans G Von Der (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: United Kingdom Edward Elgar Publishing 2017
• Edition: Print book : English
• Series: Research handbooks in international law
• Subjects: Space law; 86.95 air and space law; Weltraumrecht
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• Item Description: LW222 & LW224 BACHELORS OF LAW_MESY.8
• Physical Description: xxxvi, 1100 pages illustrations, map ; 25 cm 25 cm
• ISBN: 9781784713638

The Handbook of Space Law addresses the legal and regulatory aspects of activities in outer space and major space applications from a comprehensive and structured perspective. It fundamentally addresses the dichotomy between the state-oriented character of international space law and the increasing commercialization and privatization of space activities. The book focuses on international space law in the broadest sense of the word, not only including the UN-based space treaties and international customary (space) law, but also the many specialized regimes such as those applicable to the international satellite organizations, the International Space Station, the international trade and the security-sensitive aspects of space technology exports, the financing of space ventures and environmental concerns. The novelty of this holistic approach to space law notably includes the profound and ever-increasing commercialization of space activities and the attendant involvement of the private sector in such activities. This authoritative book thus presents a unique standard work of reference for anyone interested in studying or researching the legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and their major applications in depth.