National Space Legislation in Europe
Issues of Authorisation of Private Space Activities in the Light of Developments in European Space Cooperation
Biographical note
Frans G. von der Dunk is the Harvey & Susan Perlman Alumni / Othmer Professor of Space Law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is also the Director of the Leiden-based space law and policy consultancy Black Holes.
Readership
The book is of interest to all practitioners and academics involved or interested in the commercialisation of space activities, in particular in the European context.
Reviews
"In conclusion, the book offers a unique and complete presentation of space legislation in both European and major non-European countries with reference to international space laws. All relevant aspects are examined, like liability, environment, national security, space tourism and competition law. The book represents an excellent basis for designing the way forward for a space law harmonisation process in the European Union."
Alfredo Roma, Space Policy, Volume 28, issue 2, May 2012.
Alfredo Roma, Space Policy, Volume 28, issue 2, May 2012.
Table of contents
Authors’ biographies; Foreword – Dr. P. Hulsroj; Introduction – Prof. Dr. F.G. von der Dunk;
1. The Origins of Authorisation: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law Prof. Dr. F.G. von der Dunk ;
2. Brief Overview of National Authorisation Mechanisms in Implementation of The UN International Space Treaties Prof. Dr. I. Marboe & F. Hafner ;
3. Granting Access to Outer Space: Rights and Responsibilities for States and Their Citizens – An Alternative Approach to Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty, Notably through the Belgian Space Legislation Mr. J.F. Mayence;
4. Liability in the Context of National Authorisation Prof. Dr. A. Kerrest de Rozavel & Prof. Dr. F.G. von der Dunk;
5. Insurance in the Context of National Authorisation Mrs. C. Gaubert;
6. Environmental Protection and Space Debris Issues in the Context of Authorisation Mr. R. Tremayne-Smith;
7. Safeguarding National Security and Foreign Policy Interests – Aspects of Export Control of Space Material and Remote Sensing Activities in Outer Space Dr. M. Gerhard & Dr. M. Creydt;
8. The Issue of National Security in the Context of National Space Legislation – Comparing European and Non-European States Prof. Dr. F.G. von der Dunk;
9. Space Tourism – The Authorisation of Suborbital Space Transportation Dr. M. Gerhard;
10. Authorisation of Space Activities after the Entry into Force of the EU Reform Treaty Dr. B. Schmidt-Tedd;
11. EU Competition Law and Issues of National Authorisation of Private Space Activities Prof. Dr. L.J. Smith;
List of abbreviations and acronyms; Table of important legal documents; Index.
1. The Origins of Authorisation: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law Prof. Dr. F.G. von der Dunk ;
2. Brief Overview of National Authorisation Mechanisms in Implementation of The UN International Space Treaties Prof. Dr. I. Marboe & F. Hafner ;
3. Granting Access to Outer Space: Rights and Responsibilities for States and Their Citizens – An Alternative Approach to Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty, Notably through the Belgian Space Legislation Mr. J.F. Mayence;
4. Liability in the Context of National Authorisation Prof. Dr. A. Kerrest de Rozavel & Prof. Dr. F.G. von der Dunk;
5. Insurance in the Context of National Authorisation Mrs. C. Gaubert;
6. Environmental Protection and Space Debris Issues in the Context of Authorisation Mr. R. Tremayne-Smith;
7. Safeguarding National Security and Foreign Policy Interests – Aspects of Export Control of Space Material and Remote Sensing Activities in Outer Space Dr. M. Gerhard & Dr. M. Creydt;
8. The Issue of National Security in the Context of National Space Legislation – Comparing European and Non-European States Prof. Dr. F.G. von der Dunk;
9. Space Tourism – The Authorisation of Suborbital Space Transportation Dr. M. Gerhard;
10. Authorisation of Space Activities after the Entry into Force of the EU Reform Treaty Dr. B. Schmidt-Tedd;
11. EU Competition Law and Issues of National Authorisation of Private Space Activities Prof. Dr. L.J. Smith;
List of abbreviations and acronyms; Table of important legal documents; Index.
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