When humankind began to reach into outer space, it thought of space like the ocean. The high seas are beyond the law of any nation, and so are governed by international law. Many nations (though not the United States) entered into an international treaty, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to set out some rules for actions on the high seas. Outer space is similarly beyond the jurisdiction of any nation, and so the space-faring nations looked at international law to regulate space activities. The Law of the Sea is analogous to the law of outer space, but it is not identical. The foundational document for the law of outer space is The Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, known as the Outer Space Treaty. That treaty, subsequent treaties, enactments and precedents, and the fundamental principles of international law, will guide us as we consider the legal framework that will best allow the development of resources in outer space.
Policy, Legal Processes and Precedents for Space Mining
Handbook of Space Resources ; Kapitel : 33 ; 1109-1161
28.04.2023
53 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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