Outer Space in Society, Politics and Law / edited by Christian Brünner, Alexander Soucek.
2011
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Title
Outer Space in Society, Politics and Law / edited by Christian Brünner, Alexander Soucek.
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Edition
1st ed. 2011.
Imprint
Vienna : Springer Vienna : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
Description
XXI, 876 p. online resource.
Series
Studies in space policy. 1868-5307 ; 8.
Formatted Contents Note
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.
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.
Summary
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 inter-disciplinary approach to the understanding of modern space law. Technical, cultural and historical aspects lay the foundation for a sound comprehension why space law norms have been established and what they mean in practice. The reader will realize the impact space and spaceflight have on society - from Stonehenge to climate change. A new approach to presenting space law: comprehensive and illustrative. "We live in a society absolutely dependent on science and technology and yet have cleverly arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. That's a clear prescription for disaster." Carl Sagan.
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