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...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• I: The International Legal Framework. A. International Responsibility and Reliability. B. Authorization and Supervision. C. Registration. D. Conclusions
• II: The National Legal Framework. A. United States of America. B. Russian Federation. C. Australia. D. United Kingdom. E. Ukraine. F. Sweden. G. South Africa. H. Japan. I. France. J. Canada. K. Harmonization and New Rules. L. Conclusions
• III: Argentine Space Law and Policy. A. National Application of International Law. B. Nature of Argentine National Space Law. C. Responsibility and Liability. D. Implementation of the Authorization and Supervision Principle. E. Implementation of the Registration Obligations. F. Conclusions
• IV: Conclusions and Proposal. A. Conclusions Regarding the International Legal Framework. B. Conclusions Regarding the National Legal Framework. C. Conclusions Regarding Argentine Space Law and Policy. D. Recommendations and Proposal
• About the Author
• Bibliography
• List of Acronyms.