Building Blocks for the Development of an International Framework for the Governance of Space Resource Activities
A Commentary
Published on 30. June 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
164 pages
978-94-6236-121-8 (ISBN)
Description
The development of space resources activities is happening now. In the absence of a clear framework to govern these activities there is a need to formulate such a framework in line with existing treaty obligations, in order to enable, support and coordinate the use of space resources in a manner that is acceptable for all stakeholders.
This book provides a unique and comprehensive coverage of the work of The Hague International Space Resources Governance Group, established in 2016 with the purpose of assessing the need and laying the groundwork for such a framework.
The Commentary contains the text, explanation, legal basis and alternatives discussed for each of the 20 Building Blocks that were adopted by the Working Group in 2019 and that could potentially form part of a future governance framework for space resource activities.
The book is a useful reference tool for States, international organisations, industry, space agencies, scientists, academics and students in space law and policy interested in this new era of use and exploration of outer space.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Utrecht
Netherlands
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
299 gr
ISBN-13
978-94-6236-121-8 (9789462361218)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction; 1 Mission; 2 Composition and Functioning of the Working Group; 3 Face-to-Face Meetings; 4 Commentary; Building Blocks; Commentary; 1 Objective; 2 Definition of Key Terms; 3 Scope; 4 Principles; 5 International Responsibility for Space Resource Activities; 6 Jurisdiction and Control over Space-Made Products Used in Space Resource Activities; 7 Priority Rights; 8 Resource Rights; 9 Due Regard for Corresponding Interests of all Countries and Humankind; 10 Avoidance and Mitigation of Potentially Harmful Impacts Resulting from Space Resource Activities; 11 Technical Standards for, Prior Review of, and Safety Zones Around Space Resource Activities; 12 Monitoring and Redressing Harmful Impacts Resulting from Space Resource Activities; 13 Sharing of Benefits Arising out of the Utilization of Space Resources; 14 Registration and Sharing of Information; 15 Provision of Assistance in Case of Distress; 16 Liability in Case of Damage Resulting from Space Resource Activities; 17 Visits Relating to Space Resource Activities; 18 Institutional Arrangements; 19 Settlement of Disputes; 20 Monitoring and Review; Appendix I Consortium Partners, Members & Observers of the Working Group; Appendix II Report of the Technical Panel; Appendix III Report of the Socio-Economic Panel