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Legal Framework for Space Activities

Thomas Leclerc(Herausgeber*in)

Wiley-Scrivener (Verlag)

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Erschienen am 20. Dezember 2023

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
Part 1. The Main Sources of Space Law
Chapter 1. History, the Treaties, the Resolutions
1.1. Notion and evolution of international space law
1.2. Space law as a fruit of the United Nations
1.3. The outer space treaty of 1967: Legal past, legal future
1.3.1. The relevance of the OST for private actors
1.4. The other UN treaties on space activities
1.4.1. The Rescue and Return Agreement
1.4.2. The Liability Convention
1.4.3. The Registration Convention
1.4.4. The Moon Agreement
1.5. The declarations of principles
1.6. Other UN resolutions
1.7. References
Chapter 2. National Space Law
2.1. National space law in the context of international space law
2.2. From international to national space law
2.3. National space law and licensing regimes addressing private sector space activities
2.4. National space law and international responsibility, authorization and continuing supervision
2.4.1. Introductory remarks
2.4.2. The complex US national space law regime
2.4.3. National space law regimes under a single comprehensive national space law
2.4.4. Concluding remarks
2.5. Final remarks
2.6. References
Part 2. The Main Principles of Space Law
Chapter 3. Freedom of Exploration and Use of Outer Space
3.1. Introduction
3.2. The basic elements of the freedom of exploration and use
3.3. Article I of the outer space treaty
3.3.1. Scope of application
3.3.2. The terms of exploration and use of outer space
3.4. Freedom of exploration and use by non-governmental entities - Reflections on State responsibility
3.4.1. Introduction
3.4.2. State responsibility in space law
3.4.3. Responsibility for activities carried on by non-governmental entities: the modalities of authorization and continuous supervision
3.5. Concluding remarks
3.6. References
Chapter 4. The Principle of Exploration and Utilization of Outer Space for the Benefit of All Countries
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Drafting
4.3. Legal content
4.4. Province of all mankind
4.5. Current concerns
4.6. References
Chapter 5. Non-Appropriation of Outer Space
5.1. Concept and origins
5.2. Scope of application
5.2.1. Personal scope
5.2.2. Functional scope
5.2.3. Material scope
5.2.4. Space resources
5.3. Persistent sovereignty
5.4. References
Chapter 6. Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
6.1. Background
6.2. Article IV of the outer space treaty and unresolved issues
6.3. Peaceful uses in outer void space
6.4. Peaceful uses on the moon and other celestial bodies
6.5. References
Chapter 7. State Responsibility and Liability for Space Activities
7.1. Introduction
7.2. The responsibility of States for their national activities in outer space
7.3. Liability for damage caused by space objects
7.4. Liability for damage caused on land or to aircraft in flight
7.4.1. Who is liable?
7.4.2. What liability?
7.4.3. What damage?
7.5. Liability for damage suffered elsewhere, not on the surface of the Earth
7.5.1. Proof of fault?
7.5.2. Whose fault is it?
7.6. Questioning the liability of the launching State
7.7. Launching State liability and private activities
7.8. References
Part 3. Diversity of Fields of Application for Space Law
Chapter 8. Space Traffic Management
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Evolution and status of space traffic management
8.2.1. The United Nations context
8.2.2. The European regional context
8.3. National STM initiatives and the civil-military challenge
8.3.1. United States
8.3.2. France
8.3.3. Germany
8.3.4. United Kingdom
8.3.5. Italy
8.3.6. Spain
8.3.7. Europe
8.4. Civil-military cooperation in the air, seas and radio frequency spectrum
8.4.1. Air traffic management
8.4.2. Maritime traffic management
8.4.3. RF spectrum management
8.5. The way forward for STM
8.6. References
Chapter 9. ITU Regulatory Regime Related to Non-GSO Satellite Systems
9.1. Introduction
9.2. International regulations applying to the use of frequencies and orbits particularly by non-GSO FSS satellite systems
9.3. Bringing into use satellite networks and systems
9.3.1. Bringing into use GSO networks
9.3.2. Bringing into use non-GSO systems
9.4. Radio Navigation Satellite Systems
9.4.1. RNSS band regulations
9.4.2. ITU-R Recommendations related to RNSS
9.5. Non-GSO Satellite systems with SDM
9.5.1. Non-GSO SDM satellite system regulations
9.5.2. Space Operation Service frequency bands for non-GSO SDM satellite systems
9.6. Conclusion
9.7. References
Chapter 10. Satellite Radio Communications
10.1. Introduction
10.2. The regime for the use of the "spectrum-orbit" resource
10.2.1. The distribution stages and use of the "spectrum-orbit" resource
10.2.2. Obligations and rights of administrations and operators
10.2.3. Control mechanisms and dispute resolution
10.3. The use of the resource in the interest of all States
10.3.1. Equitable access by all countries regardless of their stage of development
10.3.2. From non-appropriation to permanent non-occupation
10.3.3. Environmental protection
10.4. References
Chapter 11. Navigation Satellite Systems
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Initial concepts and overview
11.2.1. Concepts and definitions
11.2.2. PNT Systems
11.2.3. Governance and cooperation
11.3. Legal framework applicable to PNT
11.3.1. Background
11.3.2. Legal framework specific to PNT
11.3.3. Other legal frameworks relevant for PNT
11.4. Liability
11.4.1. International liability of PNT operators as States
11.4.2. Liability of PNT operators as signal or service providers
11.4.3. Liability of the downstream PNT stakeholders
11.4.4. Other heads of liability: product supplier and certification entity
11.4.5. Liability under sector-specific provisions
11.5. Conclusion
11.6. References
Chapter 12. The Legal Framework of Remote Sensing by Satellites: The Challenge of the New Space
12.1. Introduction
12.2. The international legal framework applicable to remote sensing by satellites
12.2.1. The principle of freedom of collection and non-discriminatory distribution of data
12.2.2. The application of the principle of freedom of collection and non-discriminatory distribution of data by private companies
12.3. State control over private remote sensing activities
12.3.1. The legal framework for remote sensing activities in the United States
12.3.2. The legal framework applicable to remote sensing activities in France
12.3.3. The legal framework applicable to remote sensing activities in the rest of the world
12.4. Legal protection of remote sensing data
12.4.1. The protection of remote sensing data by author's right
12.4.2. The protection of remote sensing data by copyright
12.5. Impacts of remote sensing on individual rights and freedoms
12.5.1. Risks to privacy and the protection of private property
12.5.2. Risks of personal data protection being breached
12.6. Conclusion
12.7. References
Chapter 13. Small Satellites and the Regulation of Outer Space Activities
13.1. The changing nature of space technology
13.2. The current international legal framework and regulatory requirements
13.2.1. International responsibility - authorization and supervision
13.2.2. International liability - national indemnity requirements
13.2.3. Registration - national and United Nations registers
13.2.4. Sustainability of the space environment - space debris mitigation
13.2.5. Other regulatory considerations - frequency allocation and traffic management
13.3. Concluding remarks
13.4. References
Chapter 14. Exploitation of Material Resources of Celestial Bodies
14.1. State of play
14.2. Legal principles
14.3. Terms: "exploitation" and "natural resources"
14.4. Future international regime
14.5. References
Part 4. Challenges and Issues Raised by the Development of Space Activities
Chapter 15. Legal Issues Related to the Exploration of the Universe
15.1. Introduction
15.2. Anthropocentrism through the ages: envoy of humanity, space tourist and Homo spatialis
15.2.1. Explore or consume: the evolution of the astronaut status
15.2.2. Rethinking Humanity away from Earth
15.3. Managing objects launched or built in space: communication links between infrastructures, protection and monitoring of systems, and management of space debris
15.3.1. Legal protection of space infrastructures
15.3.2. The legal framework for space debris mitigation
15.4. Finding harmony among space powers: from resource allocation to protecting the interests of the scientific community
15.5. Conclusion
15.6. References
Chapter 16. The COSPAR Planetary Protection Policy and International Law
16.1. Introduction
16.2. Legal standards of protection of celestial environments
16.3. Current COSPAR planetary protection policy
16.3.1. Categories of mission objectives and target body combinations
16.3.2. Human missions to Mars
16.4. Implementation of the COSPAR PPP by space agencies and authorities
16.5. Application of international law to the planetary protection policy
16.5.1. Due regard
16.5.2. International consultation
16.5.3. Forward and back contamination
16.5.4. Disclosure and reporting requirements
16.5.5. International scientific preserves
16.5.6. The non-appropriation principle
16.5.7. International responsibility and liability
16.6. Gaps in the application of the planetary protection policy
16.6.1. Risks of contamination by failed missions
16.6.2. Unintentional increase in risk to non-target bodies
16.6.3. Proposed recategorization of areas of Mars
16.7. Commercial new space ventures and planetary protection
16.7.1. Application of the planetary protection policy to the private sector
16.7.2. Duties of disclosure and preservation of the discovery of extraterrestrial life
16.7.3. Restrictions on areas of operations
16.7.4. Disclosure of locations and operations
16.7.5. Limitations on otiose and vanity payloads
16.8. References
Chapter 17. Military Activities in Outer Space: Legal Aspects
17.1. Introduction
17.2. Weaponization of outer space
17.3. International action for the "prevention of an arms race in outer space"
17.4. Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities
17.5. References
Chapter 18. Outer Space in the Face of Contemporary Conflicts: Limits and Impasses of International Law
18.1. Introduction
18.2. Spatial conflict subject to the law of collective security
18.3. Spatial conflict challenges the application of the law of armed conflict
18.4. Conclusion
18.5. References
List of Authors
Index
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