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...
September 2021
Near space - the air-space boundary question, astronauts and space tourism
... space. The limited geographical scope of the flights mean that it is highly unlikely that any of the protections in international law of rescue and return will be needed for either the Blue Origin or Virgin Galactic space tourism ventures...
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...
July 2019
Who owns outer space?
... the OST, no space-faring nations have ratified the treaty and only 18 nations are parties to it. Under international law, this is not completely fatal to a treaty, as a treaty’s provisions may become binding as ‘customary...
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...
