Space Law Essentials [1]

Volume 1: Textbook

Neue Praktikerskripten — NPS
Band 8

Across decades of space exploration and utilisation - from Sputnik to the comet-chasing Rosetta, from Yuri Gagarin to the International Space Station, from state actors to commercialisation, from space exploration to the exploitation of resources, the rise of the multi-billion euro comsat industry and weather satellite forecasting - a rich body of space law has arisen. As space comes to play more of a role in our everyday lives, space law is becoming more relevant than ever.

This book stands apart from existing space law literature. It is the first book that:

• features a collection of exciting space law cases;
• presents a novel didactic approach to space law;
• showcases the variety of legal problems in modern spaceflight;
• allows for a hands-on exposure to space law;
• addresses law students and students in related study programmes;
• supports public outreach.