Abeyratne Space Security Law

2011
ISBN: 978-3-642-16702-7
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 166 Seiten, eBook

Against the variegated background of bewilderment and cautious optimism that space transportation offers, this book begins with an exposé on international politics, the principles of which, bear upon space transportation, as well as the closeness of air space and outer space, and activities that straddle both frontiers at the same time. It discusses current issues and possibilities of communications and transportation in outer space, as well as the liabilities and accountability of the key players of space exploration.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Abeyratne, Ruwantissa

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Space Security Law;3
1.1;Preface;5
1.2;Contents;9
1.3;Table of Cases;11
1.4;Chapter 1: The Shifting Focus;13
1.4.1;International Politics;19
1.4.2;Air Space and Outer Space;22
1.4.3;References;26
1.5;Chapter 2: Space Security;27
1.5.1;The Global Navigation Satellite System;32
1.5.2;References;39
1.6;Chapter 3: Is There Life in Outer Space?;40
1.6.1;What Should We Do If We Find Life in Outer Space?;47
1.6.2;Reference;51
1.7;Chapter 4: Space Tourism;52
1.7.1;Who Is a Space Tourist?;54
1.7.2;Conduct of the Space Tourist;56
1.7.3;References;60
1.8;Chapter 5: Legal and Regulatory Regime;61
1.8.1;Comparison Between Space Law and Maritime Law;69
1.8.2;References;74
1.9;Chapter 6: Issues of Aerospace Insurance;75
1.9.1;The Space Insurance Industry;76
1.9.2;References;81
1.10;Chapter 7: The Air Transport Insurance Industry;82
1.10.1;References;91
1.11;Chapter 8: The Application of Intellectual Property Rights to Outer Space Activities;92
1.11.1;Territoriality;92
1.11.2;Space Law Principles;94
1.11.3;Trade Related Activities of Intellectual Property;101
1.11.4;Sharing Information and Technology;102
1.11.5;Intellectual Property Rights Regarding Outer Space Activities;103
1.11.6;The Use of Satellite Imagery at Pre Trial and Trial Hearings;106
1.11.7;Satellite Imagery;107
1.11.8;Space Law Applications;108
1.11.9;Case Law;110
1.11.10;References;114
1.12;Chapter 9: Conclusion;116
1.12.1;Governance and the United Nations;120
1.12.2;The Role of the Secretary General;124
1.12.3;Space Transportation and Human Rights;126
1.12.4;Compensation for Damage Caused by Space Transportation;127
1.12.5;References;131
1.13;Appendix;132
1.13.1;SPACE LAW TREATIES;132
1.13.2;THE OUTER SPACE TREATY;132
1.13.2.1;TREATY ON PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF STATES IN THE EXPLORATION AND USE OF OUTER SPACE, INCLUDING THE MOON AND OTHER CELESTIAL BODIES;132
1.13.2.1.1;Article I;133
1.13.2.1.2;Article II;133
1.13.2.1.3;Article III;133
1.13.2.1.4;Article IV;134
1.13.2.1.5;Article V;134
1.13.2.1.6;Article VI;134
1.13.2.1.7;Article VII;135
1.13.2.1.8;Article VIII;135
1.13.2.1.9;Article IX;135
1.13.2.1.10;Article X;136
1.13.2.1.11;Article XI;136
1.13.2.1.12;Article XII;136
1.13.2.1.13;Article XIII;137
1.13.2.1.14;Article XIV;137
1.13.2.1.15;Article XV;137
1.13.2.1.16;Article XVI;138
1.13.2.1.17;Article XVII;138
1.13.2.1.18;Article 1;139
1.13.2.1.19;Article 2;140
1.13.2.1.20;Article 3;140
1.13.2.1.21;Article 4;140
1.13.2.1.22;Article 5;141
1.13.2.1.23;Article 6;141
1.13.2.1.24;Article 7;142
1.13.2.1.25;Article 8;142
1.13.2.1.26;Article 9;142
1.13.2.1.27;Article 10;143
1.13.2.1.28;Article 11;143
1.13.2.1.29;Article 12;144
1.13.2.1.30;Article 13;145
1.13.2.1.31;Article 14;145
1.13.2.1.32;Article 15;145
1.13.2.1.33;Article 16;146
1.13.2.1.34;Article 17;146
1.13.2.1.35;Article 18;146
1.13.2.1.36;Article 19;147
1.13.2.1.37;Article 20;147
1.13.2.1.38;Article 21;147
1.13.3;THE LIABILITY CONVENTION;149
1.13.3.1;ENTERED INTO FORCE: 1 September 1972;149
1.13.3.1.1;Article I;158
1.13.3.1.2;Article II;158
1.13.3.1.3;Article III;158
1.13.3.1.4;Article IV;159
1.13.3.1.5;Article V;159
1.13.3.1.6;Article VI;159
1.13.3.1.7;Article VII;160
1.13.3.1.8;Article VIII;160
1.13.3.1.9;Article IX;161
1.13.3.1.10;Article X;161
1.13.3.1.11;Article XI;161
1.13.3.1.12;Article XII;161
1.13.3.1.13;Article 1;162
1.13.3.1.14;Article 2;162
1.13.3.1.15;Article 3;163
1.13.3.1.16;Article 4;163
1.13.3.1.17;Article 5;163
1.13.3.1.18;Article 6;164
1.13.3.1.19;Article 7;164
1.13.3.1.20;Article 8;165
1.13.3.1.21;Article 9;165
1.13.3.1.22;Article 10;165
1.14;Index;169

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Ruwantissa Abeyratne has worked in the field of aviation law and management for over twenty five years. He is currently Co-Ordinator, Regional Affairs at the International Civil Aviation Organization.  Dr. Abeyratne holds the degree of doctor of civil laws (DCL) from McGill University, the degree of doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) from the University of Colombo, the degree of master of laws (LL.M) from Monash University, Victoria, Australia, and the degree of bachelor of laws (LL.B) from the University of Colombo. He has published 15  books and over 300 leading journal articles on international law and air law, in addition to many papers presented to conferences. Some of his latest books are Aviation in Crisis, Aviation and the Environment, Aeropolitics, Aviation and Diplomacy, Aviation Security Law, Airport Business Law and Aviation and the Carbon Trade. Dr. Abeyratne is a Fellow of both the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He is also a member of the British Association of Aviation Consultants and the International Law Association, in which he serves as member of both the Association's International Trade Law Committee and Space Law Committee. He is a founder member of the Montreal Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Chairman of the Air Law Group of the Branch. Dr. Abeyratne holds the degree of doctor of civil laws (DCL) from McGill University, the degree of doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) from the University of Colombo, the degree of master of laws (LL.M) from Monash University, Victoria, Australia, and the degree of bachelor of laws (LL.B) from the University of Colombo. He has published 15  books and over 300 leading journal articles on international law and air law, in addition to many papers presented to conferences. Some of his latest books are Aviation in Crisis, Aviation and the Environment, Aeropolitics, Aviation and Diplomacy, Aviation Security Law, Airport Business Law and Aviation and the Carbon Trade. Dr. Abeyratne is a Fellow of both the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He is also a member of the British Association of Aviation Consultants and the International Law Association, in which he serves as member of both the Association's International Trade Law Committee and Space Law Committee. He is a founder member of the Montreal Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Chairman of the Air Law Group of the Branch.