Small Satellites and the Law of Outer Space
Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten
ISBN: 978-94-035-1762-9
Verlag: Kluwer Law International
- State responsibility for non-governmental space activities employing small satellites;
- registration of space objects;
- launch practices;
- online availability of components and launch slots;
- the connection between small satellites and space debris;
- the role of space insurance; and
- legal challenges posed by large constellations of small satellites.
In the course of the description and analysis, the author provides case studies showing how these challenges can be dealt with, offers deeply informed insights on emerging trends and future developments and indicates which jurisdictions may be most favourable to small satellite activities. The small satellites market is booming, and both States and industry are in need of guidance relating to the regulatory situation. Accordingly, this book will help stakeholders in the industry – universities, business entities and individuals, as well as non-commercial entities engaged in small satellites operations – understand what kind of regulatory challenges exist and what should be done in order to solve these challenges in the future.