Space Law: A Treatise

by Francis Lyall, Paul B. Larsen

The opening of space to exploration and use has had profound effects on society. Remote sensing by satellite has improved meteorology, land use and the monitoring of the environment. Satellite television immediately informs us visually of events in formerly remote locations, as well as providing many entertainment channels. World telecommunication facilities have been revolutionised. Global positioning has improved transport. This book examines the varied elements of public law that lie behind and regulate the use of space. It also makes suggestions for the development and improvement of the law, particularly as private enterprise plays an increasing role in space.

Genres: Law, Astronomy

611 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 30, 2007

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Readable, clear, authoritative and wholly engrossing, I would recommend this book to any student or enthusiast of space law. With the promulgation of more national space legislation, the acceleration of new developments in space by a greater number of actors, and the increasing role of private, commercial entities, I predict that this book be the last book which encompasses all of space law within a single volume. The serious student of space law should have this book on their shelf, next to The Law and Policy of Air Space and Outer Space:: A Comparative Approach and The Law of Outer Space - An Experience in Contemporary Law-Making, for their continual assistance and enjoyment. The entire text shows a deep knowledge of the field, and the footnoted sources will doubtlessly incite the inquisitive reader's further readings.

[Daniel Macgregor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Covers everything clearly, from the search for aliens to issuance, every corner of space is covered. Highly recommend for anyone interested in space law, as every page is full to the brim with footnotes to continue your journey into the specifics of space law. In essence, this book is the moon base to the rest of the Space Law universe.