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Law and Regulation of Commercial Mining of Minerals in Outer Space
Ricky S. Lee
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hardcover. With detailed analysis of the economic, technical and physical feasibility of space mining, this work examines the legal and policy issues affecting commercial exploitation of outer space, and proposes a new regulatory framework that balances policy interests. Series: Space Regulations Library. Num Pages: 404 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: LBDA; RBGL; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 742.
This monograph addresses the legal and policy issues relating to the commercial exploitation of natural resources in outer space. It begins by establishing the economic necessity and technical feasibility of space mining today, an estimate of the financial commitments required, followed by a risk analysis of a commercial mining venture in space, identifying the economic and legal risks. This leads to the recognition that the legal risks must be minimised to enable such projects to be financed. This is followed by a discussion of the principles of international space law, particularly dealing with state responsibility and international liability, as well ... Read more
This monograph addresses the legal and policy issues relating to the commercial exploitation of natural resources in outer space. It begins by establishing the economic necessity and technical feasibility of space mining today, an estimate of the financial commitments required, followed by a risk analysis of a commercial mining venture in space, identifying the economic and legal risks. This leads to the recognition that the legal risks must be minimised to enable such projects to be financed. This is followed by a discussion of the principles of international space law, particularly dealing with state responsibility and international liability, as well ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
Series
Space Regulations Library
Number of Pages
372
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400720381
SKU
V9789400720381
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