Authors :
Swetha T
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July
Google Scholar :
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Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8276339
Abstract :
This article provides an overview of space law,
a relatively new and evolving field that governs the legal
aspects of activities related to outer space. It explores the
interdisciplinary nature of space law, encompassing
international law, aviation law, intellectual property law,
and environmental law. The article highlights the
historical development of space law since the launch of
Sputnik 1 in the late 1950s and discusses the need for a
legal framework to govern space activities as humanity
ventures beyond Earth. It examines the principles,
treaties, and agreements that form the foundation of
space law, with a focus on the United Nations Committee
on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and the
Outer Space Treaty of 1967. The article delves into
diverse perspectives within space law, including national
security, commercial interests, environmental concerns,
and global cooperation. It analyzes the challenges faced
by space law, such as the balance between commercial
interests and the common heritage of mankind, the
threat of space debris, and the need for updated
regulations in response to emerging technologies and
activities. The article concludes by discussing potential
areas for improvement, including the revision of
international treaties, the establishment of a
comprehensive international treaty for space activities,
and the development of mechanisms for enforcement and
dispute resolution.
This article provides an overview of space law,
a relatively new and evolving field that governs the legal
aspects of activities related to outer space. It explores the
interdisciplinary nature of space law, encompassing
international law, aviation law, intellectual property law,
and environmental law. The article highlights the
historical development of space law since the launch of
Sputnik 1 in the late 1950s and discusses the need for a
legal framework to govern space activities as humanity
ventures beyond Earth. It examines the principles,
treaties, and agreements that form the foundation of
space law, with a focus on the United Nations Committee
on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and the
Outer Space Treaty of 1967. The article delves into
diverse perspectives within space law, including national
security, commercial interests, environmental concerns,
and global cooperation. It analyzes the challenges faced
by space law, such as the balance between commercial
interests and the common heritage of mankind, the
threat of space debris, and the need for updated
regulations in response to emerging technologies and
activities. The article concludes by discussing potential
areas for improvement, including the revision of
international treaties, the establishment of a
comprehensive international treaty for space activities,
and the development of mechanisms for enforcement and
dispute resolution.
