Studies in International Space Law
Published on 18. December 1997
Book
Hardback
866 pages
978-0-19-825730-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book consists of a collection of studies in international space law by a leading authority in international law, air law, and space law. Those that have been previously published are thoroughly revised and updated. Publication coincides with the thirtieth anniversary of the first ever multilateral treaty on outer space, which established an agreed international legal framework for the exploration and use of outer space.
The books twenty-six articles examine the major developments and issues of the law governing human activities in space, ranging from television broadcasts, the regulation of space junk, and the governance of State activities on the moon to the legal status of astronauts, the nationality of spacecraft, and arms control. Articles also examine the effect and influence of UN Treaties in this area. The author has, in his examination of this exciting branch of the law, drawn from it valuable lessons for the future development of international law in general.
The books twenty-six articles examine the major developments and issues of the law governing human activities in space, ranging from television broadcasts, the regulation of space junk, and the governance of State activities on the moon to the legal status of astronauts, the nationality of spacecraft, and arms control. Articles also examine the effect and influence of UN Treaties in this area. The author has, in his examination of this exciting branch of the law, drawn from it valuable lessons for the future development of international law in general.
Reviews / Votes
Each chapter is marked by the very highest attention to detail, clarity in expression, and standards of research and scholarship. * Carl Q. Christol, Space Policy * ... analyzes and elucidates the space treaties and resolutions, the full texts of which are reproduced in the appendix. In addition, Cheng provides the reader with an extensive list of acronyms and abbreviations, a glossary of foreign words and technical terms, a table of cases and many maps, tables, and figures ... forceful writing and sharp wit. * The American Journal of International Law * In conclusion, this is a scholarly contribution to the corpus juris spatialis. Its chapters stand out for the sharp insights, particularly of the epic confrontations between the space powers within the COPUOS. In spite of the scope and complexitiy of some topics, the writing is captivating. One of the striking features of the book is, in fact, its timely and witty comments which the author, on the basis of his experience and authority, can easily afford. It is highly recommendable for scholars, professors, practitioners, international lawyers working in the governmental and private fields, legal departments of Ministries for Foreign Affairs and delegation to the COPUOS and UNISPACE Conferences. * International and Comparative Quarterly *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
halftones, line figures, tables
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
1285 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-825730-1 (9780198257301)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
PART I: INTERNATIONAL LAW AND SPACE LAW ; PART II: THE UNITED NATIONS AND OUTER SPACE ; PART III: UNITED NATIONS TREATIES ON OUTER SPACE ; PART IV: OUTER SPACE, ASTRONAUTS AND SPACE OBJECTS ; PART V: MILITARY USE OF OUTER SPACE ; PART VI: COMMERCIAL USES OF OUTER SPACE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW