MEANING AND SCOPE OF

SPACE LAW

WHAT IS SPACE?

• Outer Space means space lying beyond the atmosphere surrounding the Earth

• It is the void that exists between celestial bodies, including the Earth

• It is not completely empty, it includes low density particles, predominantly hydrogen plasma as well as electromagnetic radiation, etc.

MEANING

• Body of law applicable to and governing space related activities meant to regulate relations between states to determine their rights and duties resulting from all activities directed towards outer space

• It is an area of the law that encompasses national and international law governing activities in outer space

SPACE ACTIVITIES Research and

military purposes

Communication

Services

Natural Resources

Management

Environmental Monitoring

Disaster mitigation

Survelliance

SCOPE OF SPACE LAW

Rules, principles and standards of International Law appearing in Five International treaties

International agreements, treaties and convention

Executive and administrative orders and judicial decisions

National Laws, rules and regulations

Rules and Regulations of International Organizations

Five International Treaties

• The Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, 1967.

• The Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space, 1968.

• The Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects, 1972.

• The Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space, 1975.

• The Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, 1979.

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