Outer Space in Society, Politics and Law
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...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Vienna
Springer Vienna
2011, 2011
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2011 |
| Series: | Studies in Space Policy
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 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