Space security law
Against the variegated background of bewilderment and cautious optimism that space transportation offers, this book begins with an expose 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 str...
| Main Author: | Abeyratne, R. I. R. 1951- |
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| Other Authors: | SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Heidelberg ; New York :
Springer,
©2011.
Heidelberg ; New York : [2011] |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xii, 166 pages) |
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| Summary: |
Against the variegated background of bewilderment and cautious optimism that space transportation offers, this book begins with an expose 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. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. The shifting focus -- Space security -- Is there life in outer space? -- Space tourism -- Legal and regulatory regime -- Issues of aerospace insurance -- The air transport insurance industry -- The application of intellectual property rights to outer space activities. Against the variegated background of bewilderment and cautious optimism that space transportation offers, this book begins with an expose 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. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xii, 166 pages) |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9783642167027 3642167020 3642167012 9783642167010 |