Building Blocks for the Development of an International Framework for the Governance of Space Resource Activities: A Commentary - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9462361215 ISBN 13: 9789462361218

Publisher: Eleven International Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

This book is available digitally as an Open Access resource at www.boomdenhaag.nl. Click HERE to access the content. The development of space resources activities is happening now. In the absence of a clear framework to govern these activities there is a need to formulate such a framework in line with existing treaty obligations, in order to enable, support and coordinate the use of space resources in a manner that is acceptable for all stakeholders. This book provides a unique and comprehensive coverage of the work of The Hague International Space Resources Governance Group, established in 2016 with the purpose of assessing the need and laying the groundwork for such a framework. The Commentary contains the text, explanation, legal basis and alternatives discussed for each of the 20 Building Blocks that were adopted by the Working Group in 2019 and that could potentially form part of a future governance framework for space resource activities. The book is a useful reference tool for States, international organisations, industry, space agencies, scientists, academics and students in space law and policy interested in this new era of use and exploration of outer space.

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About the Author

Olavo Bittencourt is Professor at the Catholic University of Santos, Brazil; Mahulena Hofmann is Professor at the University of Luxembourg; Tanja Masson-Zwaan is Assistant Professor at Leiden University; and Dimitra Stefoudi is Research and Teaching staff at Leiden University. All have been closely involved with the Hague International Space Resources Governance Working Group.

From the Back Cover

The development of space resources activities is happening now. In the absence of a clear framework to govern these activities there is a need to formulate such a framework in line with existing treaty obligations, in order to enable, support and coordinate the use of space resources in a manner that is acceptable for all stakeholders.

This book provides a unique and comprehensive coverage of the work of The Hague International Space Resources Governance Group, established in 2016 with the purpose of assessing the need and laying the groundwork for such a framework.

The Commentary contains the text, explanation, legal basis and alternatives discussed for each of the 20 Building Blocks that were adopted by the Working Group in 2019 and that could potentially form part of a future governance framework for space resource activities.

The book is a useful reference tool for States, international organisations, industry, space agencies, scientists, academics and students in space law and policy interested in this new era of use and exploration of outer space.

Edition details

• Publisher: Eleven International Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9462361215
• ISBN 13: 9789462361218
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 164
• Editor: O Bittencourt Neto Olavo, Hofmann Mahulena, Masson-Zwaan Tanja, Stefoudi Dimitra