Outer Space in Society, Politics and Law

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Brünner, Christian (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Soucek, Alexander (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Vienna : Springer Vienna : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
• Σειρά: Studies in Space Policy, 8
• Θέματα: Law.; Law of the sea.; International law.; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space.

Spaceflight is a rational undertaking, yet full of emotions. It is a dream of mankind and a multi-billion industry likewise. It is subject to a distinct branch of law – and moreover part of modern pop culture. In short: spaceflight is fascinating. “Outer Space in society, politics and law” is an int...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Preface of the Editors
• Preface of the Editor of the Series “Studies in Space Policy”
• Part 1: Outer space – A fascinating issue
• 1.1 Introductory remarks
• 1.2 Fascination from the beginning of mankind
• 1.3 Reasons for space activities
• 1.4 A short chronology of spaceflight
• Part 2: Outer space – A “real” issue
• 2.1 Dimensions of space activities
• 2.2 Space – a natural resource
• 2.3 Exploration and utilisation of space
• 2.4 Space faring: A short overview of the present situation
• 2.5 Cooperation in Space
• 2.6 Institutional Aspects
• Part 3: Outer space – A legal issue
• 3.1 Origins of space law and the role of the United Nations
• 3.2 Space law – An independent branch of the legal system
• 3.3 Comparable Regulations
• 3.4 Level of regulation / Sources of space law
• 3.5 Space Law – An analysis of its development and its future
• Part 4: “Hot” issues and their handling
• 4.1 The privatization and commercialisation of outer space
• 4.2 Space and security
• 4.3 Space and sustainability: Improving life on Earth
• 4.4 Space and its sustainable uses
• 4.5 Soft law
• 4.6 International aspects of technology controls
• 4.7 Data policies: A survey of principles and trends
• 4.8 International space law and developing countries
• Part 5: Outer Space – Opportunities for Austria
• 5.1 History
• 5.2 Activities and Trends
• 5.3 Changes on the horizon
• Annex: Spaceflight – Time line of key events
• Links
• Selected Books and Journals on Space Law
• Authors (short biographies)
• Abbreviations
• Index.