This endeavour has been a process of learning. A process, during which I learnt,
unlearnt and relearnt a variety of aspects related to international law. My sincere
thanks and deepest respect go to my supervisor, Prof. Ram S. Jakhu, who introduced,
guided and enabled me on this process of learning. I am equally grateful to
the Faculty of Law, McGill University, for granting me the Erin J. C. Arsenault
Fellowship in Space Governance and Graduate Excellence Award in Law.
I would also like to place on record my gratitude to the staff and faculty of the
Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL), in particular, the Director, Prof. Brian Havel,
for his persistent support and encouragement. Sincere thanks also to Ms. Maria
D’Amico, the ‘angel’ of IASL for her positive support. My gratitude also extends to
Dr. David Kendall, Chairman, UNCOPUOS, for his kind indulgence in providing
me first-hand insights into the role of international law in shaping international
organisations. I am also indebted to Ms. Mary Lucy Stojak, Director, HEC, and
Chair of the Canadian Space Advisory Board, for comprehensively reviewing this
work and enriching it with her deep insight, patience and encouragement. Sincere
thanks in no small measure to Ms. Pasqualina Chiarelli, Student Affairs Coordinator
at McGill University, for her unstinting administrative support and assistance.