Who owns outer space? : international law, astrophysics, and the sustainable development of space

Byers, Michael, 1966- author.

Book 2023

"From Space debris to asteroid strikes to anti-satellite weapons, humanity's rapid expansion into Space raises major environmental, safety, and security challenges. In this book, Michael Byers and Aaron Boley, an international lawyer and an astrophysicist, identify and interrogate these challenges and propose actionable solutions. They explore essential questions from, 'How do we ensure all of humanity benefits from the development of Space, and...

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Explore Topics & Themes:

Artificial satellites

Astrophysics

Outer space Exploration International cooperation

Space law

Space mining Law and legislation

Space tourism

Sustainable development Law and legislation

Part of a Series:

Cambridge studies in international and comparative law Cambridge studies in international and comparative law (Cambridge, England : 1996) Cambridge studies in international and comparative law (Cambridge, England : 1996) ; 176 Cambridge studies in international and comparative law ; 176

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ISBN:

9781108721875

Description:

xii, 407 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 372-389) and index

Contents:

Space tourism
Mega-constellations
Mega-constellations and international law
Abandoned rocket bodies
Space mining
Planetary defence
Space security
Anti-satellite weapons and international law
Conclusion: Where do we go from here?

LCCN:

2022041638

Control Number:

3328429

Other Authors:

Boley, Aaron, author

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