《ASPECTS OF SPACE LAW》

Chapter OneConcept of Space Law1

1.History of Space Law3

2.Definition6

3.Relation to Air Law9

4.Delimitation of Outer Space11

5.Sources of Space Law16

Chapter TwoLegal Status of Outer Space23

1.Freedom of Space25

2.Peaceful Use of Outer Space67

3.Legal Status of Celestial Bodies75

Chapter ThreeLegal Status of Astronauts and Space Objects95

1.Rescue of Astronauts97

2.Registration of Space Objects115

3.Return of and Jurisdiction over Space Objects125

Chapter FourLiability for Damage Caused by Space Activities159

1.Principles of Liability161

2.Procedures for the Settlement of Disputes177

Chapter FiveExploitation of Outer Space189

1.General Remark191

2.Communications191

3.Direct Satellite Broadcasting223

4.Remote Sensing239

5.The Use of Energy in Outer Space248

Chapter SixInternational Cooperation259

1.Universal Cooperation261

2.Regional Cooperation264

3.Bilateral Cooperation276

4.Cooperation by Private Enterprises281

Bibliography287

Index305