Space Law - (Praeger Series in Political Communication (Hardcover)) by Nandasiri Jasentuliyana (Hardcover)

About the Book

This volume presents an analysis of the historical background, current status, and future development of space law by noted legal scholars. It focuses on a distinct and growing field of international law that incorporates both public and private law. Specific areas covered are scientific and technical aspects of space and space law; the United Nations and other institutional arrangements; national regulatory aspects; satellite applications; commercialization; dispute settlement; and case law.

Since the establishment of a special law-making body at the United Nations in 1958, there has been a steady expansion of laws and regulations pertaining to space activities. The result has been the development of a distinct and mature discipline of international law. This analysis of space law by recognized experts in the field will interest scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers involved in the regulation of space use and exploration.

Book Synopsis

This volume presents an analysis of the historical background, current status, and future development of space law by noted legal scholars. It focuses on a distinct and growing field of international law that incorporates both public and private law. Specific areas covered are scientific and technical aspects of space and space law; the United Nations and other institutional arrangements; national regulatory aspects; satellite applications; commercialization; dispute settlement; and case law.

Since the establishment of a special law-making body at the United Nations in 1958, there has been a steady expansion of laws and regulations pertaining to space activities. The result has been the development of a distinct and mature discipline of international law. This analysis of space law by recognized experts in the field will interest scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers involved in the regulation of space use and exploration.

Review Quotes

"A meticulously organized and interesting book, Space Law was published 35 years after the first spacecraft was placed in orbit. . . . [It] is a must for laymen, especially space scientists and engineers, or even attorneys who are not familiar with space law, and seek an introduction to the subject."-Earth Space Review

?A meticulously organized and interesting book, Space Law was published 35 years after the first spacecraft was placed in orbit. . . . [It] is a must for laymen, especially space scientists and engineers, or even attorneys who are not familiar with space law, and seek an introduction to the subject.?-Earth Space Review

?The Report is extremely well organized and appears to be thorough. it should definitely be read by all interested in the development of space law.?-Journal of Space Law

?This is a well documented book written in a readable style. It will be a valuable reference book to both specialists and those with only a general background of space law.?-Space Policy

?This rich addition to the literature in space law is a joint publication of the International Institute of Space Law and Praeger Publishers.?-ASIL

?To sum it up, Jasentuliyana's collection is remarkably comprehensive despite its shortness. It should not be missing in any space law library.?-Schrifttum

"The Report is extremely well organized and appears to be thorough. it should definitely be read by all interested in the development of space law."-Journal of Space Law

"This is a well documented book written in a readable style. It will be a valuable reference book to both specialists and those with only a general background of space law."-Space Policy

"This rich addition to the literature in space law is a joint publication of the International Institute of Space Law and Praeger Publishers."-ASIL

"To sum it up, Jasentuliyana's collection is remarkably comprehensive despite its shortness. It should not be missing in any space law library."-Schrifttum

About the Author

NANDASIRI JASENTULIYANA is Director of the Office for Outer Space Affairs of the United Nations.