Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice

Professor Nicholas Gould will be writing a chapter called “Dispute resolution” in the publication Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice, which will be released in May this year.

The potential use of space for military purposes has, since the end of the Second World War, been intrinsically linked to the development of space technology and space flight. However, because of the dual-use potential of many space applications, the distinction between the military and non-military uses of space is becoming increasingly blurred. The consequent potential for conflict between nations in order to protect their space assets is alarmingly clear.

The involvement of private actors in outer space has, however, given rise to a number of legal issues, including questions pertaining to liability, insurance and property rights in space. The current outer space treaties are to a large degree outdated and unable to deal with legal issues arising out of the military and commercial use of outer space.

Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice is aimed at readers looking for a single title to understand the key issues relevant to the space sector, with an emphasis on the practical application of those issues. The book will be specifically relevant to legal practitioners, academics and state departments primarily working in the space arena, as well as to those in other related sectors such as IT and media, insurance and political science. Published by Globe Law and Business, the book includes contributions by other leading experts from space agencies, space venturers, lawyers, economists, insurers, academics and financiers.

To pre-order a copy of the book follow this link http://www.globelawandbusiness.com/OSL/Default.aspx