<p><p>Spaceflight is a rational undertaking, yet full of emotions. It is a dream of mankind and a multi-billion industry likewise. It is subject to a distinct branch of law β and moreover part of modern pop culture. In short: spaceflight is fascinating. βOuter Space in society, politics and lawβ is
Law and Politics in Space: Specific and Urgent Problems in the Law of Outer Space
β Scribed by Maxwell Cohen (editor)
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Year
- 1964
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 213
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Table of Contents
Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Conference Participants
Introduction: Law and Politics in Space
Part I: Communications and Space
International Arrangements for Satellite Communications
Comments
General Discussion
Part II: Pollution and Contamination in Space
Pollution and Contamination in Space
Comments
General Discussion
Part III: Arms Control, Disarmament, and Observation in Space
Space Technology and Arms Control
Observation in Space
Comments
General Discussion
Part IV: Prospects For A Regime in Outer Space
The Prospects for a Regime in Outer Space and International Organization
The Prospects for a Regime in Outer Space
General Discussion
Appendix of Selected Documents
1. Resolution 1721 (XVI) of the United Nations General Assembly 3, January, 1962
2. Resolution 1802 (XVII) of the United Nations General Assembly, 19 December, 1962
3. Draft Declarations on Outer Space Proposed by the U.S.S.R., the U.A.R., the U.K. and the U.S.A., United Nations General Assembly 6 June, 1962
4. Resolution 1884 (XVIII) of the United Nations General Assembly, 17 October, 1963
5. David Davies Memorial Institute of International Studies, Draft Code of Rules on the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space
6. The United States Communications Satellite Act of 1962
7. institut de Droit International Resolution concerning the Legal Regime of Outer Space, Brussels Session, 11 September, 1963
8. Draft Declaration of the United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, 22 November, 1963
Selected Bibliography
Index
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