October 2018
Using space-based data for humanitarian causes
... is such a challenging concept - states are not necessarily sold on this being a requirement under international law. However, if this concept becomes ingrained in humanitarian law over the long-term, the data that could be acquired and used during...
July 2019
Luxembourg’s space legislation
... quite a number of representatives did not consider such activities as being in conflict with applicable international law, some representatives considered appropriation of space resources as a violation of the common benefits and non-appropriation...
June 2015
The new space ethics: COSPAR, Planetary Protection and beyond
...available at http://www.room.eu.com/articles?id=29 22: Blount, P. (2012). Renovating space: the future of international space law. Denver Journal of International Law & Policy, Vol 40(1-3) at p.515 23: The 1967 OST was adopted by the General Assembly...
August 2016
Exploring the problems of criminal justice in space
... legal instrument that provides the context and operational authority for space agencies on a national and international level. An instrument of international law, the OST has, to date, been ratified by over 100 members of the United Nations and...
January 2020
Rule of law vital for humanity’s sustainability and survival
.... States must exercise such freedom without discrimination of any kind, on a basis of equality and in accordance with international law. In carrying out their space activities, States are to be guided by the principle of co-operation and mutual...
August 2021
Collision avoidance – time for agreement on space sustainability
... bodies, and this is the fundamental problem with seeking hard, treaty law solutions. International law comprises the rules which govern relationships between states. In most cases (and certainly regarding the peaceful ...
