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...
April 2019
Is a military space force justified?
...Current limits to the role of the military in space are the subject of the McGill University project ‘Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space’ (MILAMOS). This project is based on the belief that conflicts can be avoided...
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 ...
August 2021
AI in space – a legal perspective
... the legal framework While recognising the vast array of opportunities, the use of AI gives rise to challenges under international law related to transparency, human control and judgment, responsibility, liability and ethics. The fact that technology...
