| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 206 pages) : illustrations |
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Studies in space policy, 1866-5307 ; v. 4 |
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Studies in space policy ; v. 4.
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| Contents |
Cover -- Preface -- Foreword By the Editors -- Table of Contents -- 1 The General Concepts of Fairness and Responsibility -- 1.1 Definition of Terms -- 1.2 Fairness, Justice and John Rawls -- 1.3 The Meaning of Responsibility -- 1.4 Similarities and Differences -- 1.5 Summary and Application to the Space Arena -- 2 Fairness and Responsibility in Space Activities. -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Continuation of States8226; Efforts to Develop Robust Methods to Curb the Production of New Orbital Debris, in Accordance With the Un Guidelines on Orbital Debris -- 2.3 Acceptance and Promulgation of a Set of Best Operational Practices in Space -- 2.4 Efforts Towards Developing a Code of Conduct or Rules of the Road for Space Operations -- 2.5 Space Situational Awareness (Ssa) -- 2.6 Space Traffic Management (Stm) -- 2.7 Banning Debris-Creating Space Weapons -- 3 United Nations8226; Space Policy to Preserve Peace and Sustainable Development. -- 3.1 Contributions of Copuos Relating to This Topic -- 3.2 Visions and Personal Opinion -- 4 Current Questions Regarding Fair and Responsible Use of Space 8211; Summarising Introduction. -- 4.1 Fair and Responsible Uses of Space: a Perspective From An Emerging Space Country. -- 4.1.1 Introduction -- 4.1.2 Space Applications and the Developing World -- 4.1.3 The Evolving Space Arena -- 4.1.4 Preserving the Space Environment Through 8220;Fair and Responsible8221; Use -- 4.1.5 What About Space Exploration? -- 4.2 Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Vs. Militarisation: a Cost8211;Benefit Analysis. -- 4.2.1 Introduction -- 4.2.2 Military Benefits -- 4.2.3 Economic Benefits -- 4.2.4 Civil Society Benefits -- 4.2.5 Costs to Militaries of Increasing Militarisation/Weaponisation -- 4.2.6 Commercial Costs of Increased Militarisation/Weaponisation -- 4.2.7 Costs to Civil Society of Increased Militarisation/Weaponisation -- 4.2.8 Conclusions -- 4.3 The Space Debris Environment and Its Impacts. -- 4.3.1 The Situation in Orbit -- 4.3.2 Risks in Orbit and on the Ground -- 4.3.3 The Solutions -- 4.3.4 Summary -- 4.4 Space Situational Awareness: An Overview. -- 4.4.1 Introduction -- 4.4.2 Present Ssa Situation -- 4.4.3 Defence, Deterrence and Ssa -- 4.4.4 Ssa As a Dual Strategic Asset -- 4.4.5 Reconciling Different Approaches in the International Arena -- 5 Fair Rules on Orbit 8211; Summarising Introduction. -- 5.1 Data Transfer Issues. -- 5.1.1 Terms and Definitions -- 5.1.2 The Environment of Data Transfer -- 5.1.3 Real-World Examples -- 5.1.4 Assessment and Way Ahead -- 5.2 Cooperation Within the Un System. -- 5.2.1 Introduction -- 5.2.2 Space Traffic Through Airspace -- 5.2.3 Relation Between Satellites and Space Communication Networks -- 5.3 Current International Space Security Initiatives. -- 5.3.1 Space Security Initiatives and International Law -- 5.3.2 Top-Down Initiatives -- 5.3.3 Bottom-Up Initiatives -- 5.3.4 Concluding Thoughts: the Way Forward -- 5.4 Space Traffic Control: Issues and Options. -- 5.4.1 What8226;S the Problem -- 5.4.2 Who Are the Major Players? -- 5.4.3 What Is Required? -- 5.4.4 What Are the Issues? -- 5.4.5 Options for Moving Forward -- 5.4.6 Moving Forwa |
| Summary |
This work outlines the current situation of activities in space and identifies key challenges from the policy perspective. Taking this one step further, it also formulates principles and recommendations for global action |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
Space security -- International cooperation -- Congresses
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Space law -- Congresses
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LAW -- Air & Space.
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Sciences sociales.
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Droit.
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Sciences humaines.
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International cooperation
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Space law
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| SUBJECT |
Outer space -- International cooperation -- Congresses
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| Subject |
Outer space
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| Genre/Form |
proceedings (reports)
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Conference papers and proceedings
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Actes de congrès.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Rathgeber, Wolfgang
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Schrogl, Kai-Uwe
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Williamson, Ray A., 1938-
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| LC no. |
2010926411 |
| ISBN |
9783211996539 |
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3211996532 |
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1283076012 |
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9781283076012 |
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