This book is a concise introductory overview of international space law and policy.
It seeks to address an audience relatively new to these fields. The objective of this
short book is to cover in simple language the fundamentals of space law and policy
and address key pending issues that are relevant to space law and policy experts.
This book provides the legal and political foundations of space activities as well
as offering insight on present and future space law and policy trends, challenges,
and opportunities. It serves as an excellent tool for those working with civil,
commercial, and military space personnel and for anybody interested in these
fields. A famed physicist one said that if you cannot explain a concept to someone
new to your field, you do not understand it yourself. This book tried to take this
admonition to heart by being as clear as possible.
The book is divided into two main parts. The first part deals with Space Law,
and the second deals with Space Policy. The former describes the national and
international legal frameworks governing space activities and the subjects
involved in its formulation and implementation. The latter analyzes the political
dimension of space activities and their impact on social, economic, and security
matters. The conclusions of the book recount the main points and the way forward
by recommending further reading on the subject.
Read in conjunction with the other books in the Springer Space Development
series, one can indeed build a broader understanding of the business, economics,
law, and policies of space activities.