Who Owns Outer Space? - International Law, Astrophysics, Sustainable Development of Space

List of contents

1. Space tourism; 2. Mega-constellations; 3. Mega-constellations and international law; 4. Abandoned rocket bodies; 5. Space mining; 6. Planetary defence; 7. Space security; 8. Anti-satellite weapons and international law.

About the author

Michael Byers holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia. Professor Byers co-directs the Outer Space Institute, a global network of Space experts united by their commitment to transdisciplinary research that addresses grand challenges in the exploration and use of Space.Aaron Boley holds the Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy at the University of British Columbia. Professor Boley co-directs the Outer Space Institute and conducts research into planetary dynamics, astrophysical discs, meteoritics, artificial satellites, and space sustainability.

Summary

From Space debris to asteroid strikes to anti-satellite weapons, humanity's rapid expansion into Space raises major environmental, safety, and security challenges. Co-authored by an international lawyer and an astrophysicist, this book explores these and other challenges and proposes actionable solutions. Available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Product details

• Authors: Aaron Boley, Michael Byers, Michael (University of British Columbia Byers, Byers Michael
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.04.2023
• EAN: 9781108721875
• ISBN: 978-1-108-72187-5
• Series: Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; LAW / International, International Relations, Public International Law, Astronomy, space & time, Astronomy, space and time, International Organisations & Institutions