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Space Security Law
Ruwantissa Abeyratne
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Description for Space Security Law
Paperback. Applying a legal framework to outer space is fraught with thorny dilemmas: how, for example, do you legislate for activities that straddle air space and outer space? This book explores current issues such as the accountability of nations already using space. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNGV; LNCB6; LNKT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 285.
Against the variegated background of bewilderment and cautious optimism that space transportation offers, this book begins with an exposé on international politics, the principles of which, bear upon space transportation, as well as the closeness of air space and outer space, and activities that straddle both frontiers at the same time. It discusses current issues and possibilities of communications and transportation in outer space, as well as the liabilities and accountability of the key players of space exploration.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
Number of Pages
166
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642423796
SKU
V9783642423796
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Ruwantissa Abeyratne
Dr. Ruwantissa Abeyratne has worked in the field of aviation law and management for over twenty five years. He is currently Co-Ordinator, Regional Affairs at the International Civil Aviation Organization. Dr. Abeyratne holds the degree of doctor of civil laws (DCL) from McGill University, the degree of doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) from the University of Colombo, ... Read more
Reviews for Space Security Law
From the book reviews: “The book is set out in nine chapters, runs to 122 pages and has a further 40-page appendix usefully setting out the relevant space treaties. The author covers a range of topics from security of global navigation systems, to space tourism and insurance. … The reader does not necessarily need to be a lawyer, nor ... Read more