Space Law Essentials

Across decades of space exploration and utilisation - from Sputnik to the comet-chasing Rosetta, Yuri Gagarin to the International Space Station, the rise of the multi-billion euro comsat industry and weather satellite forecasting - a rich body of space law has arisen. As space comes to play more of a role in our everyday lives, space law is becoming more relevant than ever.

This book stands apart from existing space law literature. It is the first book that:

introduces space law in a compact and comprehensible manner;
explains the legal issues that may arise during the lifecycle of a space mission;
shows how space law and technology intertwine;
addresses law students and space practitioners alike.