Space Law

"A meticulously organized and interesting book, Space Law was published 35 years after the first spacecraft was placed in orbit. . . . [It] is a must for laymen, especially space scientists and engineers, or even attorneys who are not familiar with space law, and seek an introduction to the subject."-Earth Space Review ?A meticulously organized and interesting book, Space Law was published 35 years after the first spacecraft was placed in orbit. . . . [It] is a must for laymen, especially space scientists and engineers, or even attorneys who are not familiar with space law, and seek an introduction to the subject.?-Earth Space Review ?The Report is extremely well organized and appears to be thorough. it should definitely be read by all interested in the development of space law.?-Journal of Space Law ?This is a well documented book written in a readable style. It will be a valuable reference book to both specialists and those with only a general background of space law.?-Space Policy ?This rich addition to the literature in space law is a joint publication of the International Institute of Space Law and Praeger Publishers.?-ASIL ?To sum it up, Jasentuliyana's collection is remarkably comprehensive despite its shortness. It should not be missing in any space law library.?-Schrifttum "The Report is extremely well organized and appears to be thorough. it should definitely be read by all interested in the development of space law."-Journal of Space Law "This is a well documented book written in a readable style. It will be a valuable reference book to both specialists and those with only a general background of space law."-Space Policy "This rich addition to the literature in space law is a joint publication of the International Institute of Space Law and Praeger Publishers."-ASIL "To sum it up, Jasentuliyana's collection is remarkably comprehensive despite its shortness. It should not be missing in any space law library."-Schrifttum

NANDASIRI JASENTULIYANA is Director of the Office for Outer Space Affairs of the United Nations.

Foreword Introduction: Acronyms and Abbreviations The Freedoms of Outer Space and Their Maritime Antecedents Evolution of the Doctrine of Space Law The Lawmaking Process in the United Nations Sources and Principles of Space Law Trends in National Regulation of Space Activities: the Soviet Union Space Law in the United States Space Law and the European Space Agency Institutional Arrangements for International Space Activities Law of Satellite Communications Laws of Space Commercialization Legal Aspects of Military Space Activities Space Law and the Environment The Scientific and Technological Basis of Space Law Law Relating to Settlement of Disputes on Space Activities Case Law on Space Activities Study and Teaching of Space Law The Future of Space Law Creating Space Law Publications by Eilene Galloway on Space, 1958-1991 Bibliography Index