Legal Basis for a National Space Legislation

• Main Author: Hermida, Julian (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2004.
• Series: Space Regulations Library Series ; 3
• Subjects: Physics.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Private international law.; Conflict of laws.; International law.; Comparative law.; Law of the sea.; Criminology.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space.; Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law.; Criminology & Criminal Justice.

A. GENERAL BACKGROUND “The foremost goal of the international community in the area [of private space launch services] should be to induce states to implement effective licensing procedures applicable to commercial ventures for which state responsibility may 1 exist. ” 1. PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATIO...