Against the variegated background of bewilderment and cautious optimism that space transportation offers, this book begins with an exposé 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.
Author(s): Ruwantissa Abeyratne (auth.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 166
Tags: Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
The Shifting Focus....Pages 1-14
Space Security....Pages 15-27
Is There Life in Outer Space?....Pages 29-40
Space Tourism....Pages 41-49
Legal and Regulatory Regime....Pages 51-64
Issues of Aerospace Insurance....Pages 65-71
The Air Transport Insurance Industry....Pages 73-82
The Application of Intellectual Property Rights to Outer Space Activities....Pages 83-106
Conclusion....Pages 107-122
Back Matter....Pages 123-166
