Defining the Limits of Outer Space for Regulatory Purposes

• Main Author: Bittencourt Neto, Olavo de Oliviera (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Space Development,
• Subjects: Law.; Law of the sea.; International law.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Environmental law.; Environmental policy.; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice.

With different countries ascribing to different theories of air space and outer space law, Dr. Bittencourt Neto proposes in this Brief a reassessment of the international law related to the extension of state territories vertically. Taking into consideration the vast number of proposals offered by s...

Table of Contents:

•  Introduction
• Air Space and Outer Space
• The Delimitation in Discussion
• Proposals
• The "Protozone"/"Mesospace" Situation
• National Legislation and Comparative Law
• Towards a Compromise.- Final Remarks
• Bibliography.