{"product_id":"outer-space-law-legal-policy-and-practice-9781787424821","title":"Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Anél Ferreira-Snyman | Yanal Abul Failat\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Globe Law and Business Limited\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Globe Law and Business Limited\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Consumer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe potential use of space for military purposes has, since the end of the Second World War, been intrinsically linked to the development of space technology and space flight. The political relevance of outer space continues to be recognised by nations, particularly the strategic benefit of Earth observation from outer space as a national security tool. However, the dual-use potential of many space applications increasingly blurs the distinction between the military and non-military uses of space. In fact, many States have openly declared their willingness to protect their space assets by military means and some have even described outer space as a war-fighting domain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNon-State entities are becoming more and more involved in outer space activities, including the use of satellites for navigation purposes, the transportation of supplies to the International Space Station and the offering of tourist flights into outer space. Private operators have significantly increased activity in the launch of satellites and in 2021 no less than three private space companies (Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and SpaceX) conducted successful space tourist flights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eToday in all space-faring countries, the space industry contributes to national GDP and supports the labour force. It also serves as a catalyst for technological advancement and productivity growth, and has become an integral part of the day-to-day lives of people around the world. Consequently, the socio-economic benefits of space technology (in particular satellite technology) have made the development of space programmes an increasing necessity for developing States. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOuter space has become a congested environment. The involvement of private actors, specifically, has given rise to a number of legal issues, including questions pertaining to liability, insurance, space debris, human rights and property rights in space. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo address these legal uncertainties, the existing chapters in the second edition of Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice have been updated significantly and several new chapters have been added dealing with topical issues including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ethe regulation of satellite navigation systems, and satellite constellations; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ethe application of human rights in outer space settlements; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ethe exploration and colonisation of outer space; and \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eplanetary protection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe second edition of Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice remains aimed at readers looking for a single title to understand the key issues relevant to the space sector, by also emphasising the practical application of those issues. The book will be specifically relevant to legal practitioners, academics and State departments primarily working in the space arena, as well as to those in other related sectors such as IT and media, insurance and political science. Edited by Yanal Abul Failat, lawyer at the international law firm Fasken, and Professor An�l Ferreira-Snyman, a professor of law specialising in international space law at the University of South Africa, the book includes contributions by leading experts from space agencies, space venturers, lawyers, economists, insurers, academics and financiers.","brand":"Globe Law and Business Limited","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47888855793815,"sku":"9781787424821","price":27836.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781787424821.webp?v=1781169003","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/outer-space-law-legal-policy-and-practice-9781787424821","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}