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'If you want to own only one book on space law the newly published Handbook of Space Law, edited by Professor Frans von der Dunk, is it!' - Air and Space Law 'Professor Frans von der Dunk has never been threatened by modesty. Most striking is, however, that he always follows words with deeds. It is true for this Handbook of Space Law, which is indeed a particular accomplishment.' - Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Head of the ESA Policies Department, European Space Agency (ESA) 'It really is a fantastic book analyzing all the relevant matters.' - Sagi Kfir, General Counsel, Deep Space Industries '[A] defining compendium in the space law lexicon.' - Sam Peterson, Operations Manager, European Space Agency (ESA) The Handbook of Space Law addresses the legal and regulatory aspects of activities in outer space and major space applications from a comprehensive and structured perspective. It fundamentally addresses the dichotomy between the state-oriented character of international space law and the increasing commercialization and privatization of space activities. The book focuses on international space law in the broadest sense of the word, not only including the UN-based space treaties and international customary (space) law, but also the many specialized regimes such as those applicable to the international satellite organizations, the International Space Station, the international trade and the security-sensitive aspects of space technology exports, the financing of space ventures and environmental concerns. The novelty of this holistic approach to space law notably includes the profound and ever-increasing commercialization of space activities and the attendant involvement of the private sector in such activities. This authoritative book thus presents a unique standard work of reference for anyone interested in studying or researching the legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and their major applications in depth. Offering the most comprehensive and holistic analysis on legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and major space applications to date this Handbook will be of particular interest to students in space law higher education, public international law, researchers (including JSD and PhD students) of space law and practitioners in the major sectors of space activities. Contributors: C. Doldirina, C. Gaubert, P. Jankowitsch, I. Marboe, R.L. Schweickart, C. Sharpe, L.J. Smith, M. Sundahl, F. Tronchetti, P. van Fenema, L. Viikari, F. von der Dunk, M. Williams

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Author:   Frans von der Dunk
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:  

9781784713638

ISBN 10:   1784713635
Pages:   1136
Publication Date:   24 February 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents: Foreword 1. The Background and History of Space Law Peter Jankowitsch 2. International Space Law Frans von der Dunk 3. National Space Law Irmgard Marboe 4. European Space Law Frans von der Dunk 5. International Organizations in Space Law Frans von der Dunk 6. Legal Aspects of the Military Uses of Outer Space Fabio Tronchetti 7. Legal Aspects of Launch Services and Space Transportation Peter van Fenema 8. Legal Aspects of Satellite Communications Frans von der Dunk 9. Legal Aspects of Satellite Remote Sensing Fabio Tronchetti 10. Legal Aspects of Satellite Navigation Lesley Jane Smith 11. Legal Aspects of Public Manned Spaceflight and Space Station Operations Carla Sharpe and Fabio Tronchetti 12. Legal Aspects of Private Manned Spaceflight Frans von der Dunk 13. Environmental Aspects of Space Activities Lotta Viikari 14. Legal Aspects of Space Resource Utilization Fabio Tronchetti 15. International Trade Aspects of Space Services Frans von der Dunk 16. Financing Space Ventures Mark J. Sundahl 17. Insurance in the Context of Space Activities Cecile Gaubert 18. Intellectual Property Rights in the Context of Space Activities Catherine Doldirina 19. Dispute Resolution Regarding Space Activities Maureen Williams Index

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`If you want to own only one book on space law the newly published Handbook of Space Law, edited by Professor Frans von der Dunk, is it!' -- Air and Space Law `Professor Frans von der Dunk has never been threatened by modesty. Most striking is, however, that he always follows words with deeds. It is true for this Handbook of Space Law, which is indeed a particular accomplishment.' -- Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Head of the ESA Policies Department, European Space Agency (ESA) `It really is a fantastic book analyzing all the relevant matters.' -- Sagi Kfir, General Counsel, Deep Space Industries `. . . a defining compendium in the space law lexicon.' -- Sam Peterson, Operations Manager, European Space Agency (ESA) `Another great publication from the legends of space law' -- Yanal Abul Failat, Legal Consultant, LXL LLP `. . . a great resource for practitioners.' -- Mark Ells, Project Director, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, US `It is highly recommendable to study this comprehensive work edited by Frans von der Dunk and have it on the bookshelf as a reliable piece of information and a source of thought provoking ideas.' -- Mahulena Hofmann, together with Andreas Loukakis and Simona Spassova, SES Chair in Satellite Communication and Media Law, University of Luxembourg `The intellectual frontlines of the coming skirmishes along this new frontier will doubtless be populated by the readers of this Handbook of Space Law. Just like the book offers a multi-angular approach to the various main issues involved, the increasing diversity and audacity of the entrepreneurs in the emerging space arena will require a matching multi-dimensional cast of space lawyers.' -- Taken from the Foreword by Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 `This handbook will - with all these merits - become a leading publication in the field of space law for retrieving information, analysis as well as inspiration. Editor, assistant editor and the further ten contributors have rendered an outstanding service to space law.' -- Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrecht `Offering the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis on legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and major space applications, this Handbook of Space Law provides fundamental guidance to those who are interested in the legal aspects of mankind's main activities in outer space. The handbook will be of particular interest to students, researchers, lawyers, and policy-makers in space law in general or in particular areas thereof. Due to the highly dynamic nature of space technology and applications, it is possible that new legal and regulatory issues will arise after the appearance of this handbook. In the further examination of such new issues, the comprehensive scope, the multidimensional and comparative approach, and the forward-looking perspective adopted in this study should be encouraged.' -- Chinese Journal of Comparative Law

'If you want to own only one book on space law the newly published Handbook of Space Law, edited by Professor Frans von der Dunk, is it!' -- Air and Space Law 'Professor Frans von der Dunk has never been threatened by modesty. Most striking is, however, that he always follows words with deeds. It is true for this Handbook of Space Law, which is indeed a particular accomplishment.' -- Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Head of the ESA Policies Department, European Space Agency (ESA) 'It really is a fantastic book analyzing all the relevant matters.' -- Sagi Kfir, General Counsel, Deep Space Industries '... a defining compendium in the space law lexicon.' -- Sam Peterson, Operations Manager, European Space Agency (ESA) 'Another great publication from the legends of space law' -- Yanal Abul Failat, Legal Consultant, LXL LLP '... a great resource for practitioners.' -- Mark Ells, Project Director, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, US 'It is highly recommendable to study this comprehensive work edited by Frans von der Dunk and have it on the bookshelf as a reliable piece of information and a source of thought provoking ideas.' -- Mahulena Hofmann, together with Andreas Loukakis and Simona Spassova, SES Chair in Satellite Communication and Media Law, University of Luxembourg 'The intellectual frontlines of the coming skirmishes along this new frontier will doubtless be populated by the readers of this Handbook of Space Law. Just like the book offers a multi-angular approach to the various main issues involved, the increasing diversity and audacity of the entrepreneurs in the emerging space arena will require a matching multi-dimensional cast of space lawyers.' -- Taken from the Foreword by Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 'This handbok will - with all these merits - become a leading publication in the field of space law for retrieving information, analysis as well as inspiration. Editor, assistant editor and the further ten contributors have rendered an outstanding service to space law.' -- Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrecht 'Offering the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis on legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and major space applications, this Handbook of Space Law provides fundamental guidance to those who are interested in the legal aspects of mankind's main activities in outer space. The handbook will be of particular interest to students, researchers, lawyers, and policy-makers in space law in general or in particular areas thereof. Due to the highly dynamic nature of space technology and applications, it is possible that new legal and regulatory issues will arise after the appearance of this handbook. In the further examination of such new issues, the comprehensive scope, the multidimensional and comparative approach, and the forward-looking perspective adopted in this study should be encouraged.' -- Chinese Journal of Comparative Law

'The Handbook of Space Law offers a valuable overview of the current state of space law and places it within the new challenges it is called upon to address.' -- Maria Manoli, Revue quebecoise de droit international 'If you want to own only one book on space law Handbook of Space Law, edited by Professor Frans von der Dunk, is it!' -- Air and Space Law 'Professor Frans von der Dunk has never been threatened by modesty. Most striking is, however, that he always follows words with deeds. It is true for this Handbook of Space Law, which is indeed a particular accomplishment.' -- Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Head of the ESA Policies Department, European Space Agency (ESA) 'It really is a fantastic book analyzing all the relevant matters.' -- Sagi Kfir, General Counsel, Deep Space Industries '. . . a defining compendium in the space law lexicon.' -- Sam Peterson, Operations Manager, European Space Agency (ESA) 'Another great publication from the legends of space law' -- Yanal Abul Failat, Legal Consultant, LXL LLP '. . . a great resource for practitioners.' -- Mark Ells, Project Director, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, US 'It is highly recommendable to study this comprehensive work edited by Frans von der Dunk and have it on the bookshelf as a reliable piece of information and a source of thought provoking ideas.' -- Mahulena Hofmann, together with Andreas Loukakis and Simona Spassova, SES Chair in Satellite Communication and Media Law, University of Luxembourg 'The intellectual frontlines of the coming skirmishes along this new frontier will doubtless be populated by the readers of this Handbook of Space Law. Just like the book offers a multi-angular approach to the various main issues involved, the increasing diversity and audacity of the entrepreneurs in the emerging space arena will require a matching multi-dimensional cast of space lawyers.' -- Taken from the Foreword by Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 9 'This handbook will - with all these merits - become a leading publication in the field of space law for retrieving information, analysis as well as inspiration. Editor, assistant editor and the further ten contributors have rendered an outstanding service to space law.' -- Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrecht 'Offering the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis on legal and regulatory aspects of space activities and major space applications, this Handbook of Space Law provides fundamental guidance to those who are interested in the legal aspects of mankind's main activities in outer space. The handbook will be of particular interest to students, researchers, lawyers, and policy-makers in space law in general or in particular areas thereof. Due to the highly dynamic nature of space technology and applications, it is possible that new legal and regulatory issues will arise after the appearance of this handbook. In the further examination of such new issues, the comprehensive scope, the multidimensional and comparative approach, and the forward-looking perspective adopted in this study should be encouraged.' -- Chinese Journal of Comparative Law

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Edited by Frans G. von der Dunk, Harvey and Susan Perlman Alumni/Othmer Professor of Space Law, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, US with Fabio Tronchetti

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