《THE ORBIT OF SPACE LAW》

Ⅰ.The Fundamental Principles of Space Law1

1.Introduction1

2.Sources of Space Law3

3.Bilateral and Multilateral Law-Making Processes in Space Law5

4.The Four Basic Treaties:11

(A)The Outer Space Treaty of 196711

(B) The Agreement on the Rescue and Return of Astronauts15

(C) Convention on Registration of Space Objects19

(D) The 1972 Liability Convention22

Conclusion27

Notes28

Ⅱ.The Moon Treaty of 197930

The Tortuous Progress of Deliberations30

Rule of Law Concept Included32

The Question of Exploiting the Natural Resources of the Moon33

The Principles of Non-Appropriation35

General Provisions36

Critical Evaluation36

Notes37

Ⅲ.Delimitation of Outer Space and the Question of Geo-Stationary Orbit38

The Limits of Outer Space38

The Myriad Theories of Delimitation39

The Controversy Relating to Geo-stationary Orbit43

The Urgent Need to Define Outer Space45

The Two Approaches-"Spatial" and "Functional"45

Division of Earth Into Various Regions48

The Freedom of Transit.48

The Legal Sub-Committee's Deliberations on Geostationary Orbit from 1979 to 198249

Some Suggestions56

Notes59

Ⅳ.Legal Implications of Remote sen sing61

Notes82

Ⅴ.Direct Television Broadcasting by Satellites83

Notes96

Ⅵ.Military Escalation and the Use of Nuclear Powered Sources(NPS) in Outer Space97

Notes112

Ⅶ.Recent Developments in Space Law and Some Conclusions113

Notes123

Appendices125

Ⅰ.1967 Outer Space Treaty125

Ⅱ.1968 Astronaut Rescue Treaty131

Ⅲ.1972 Liability Treaty135

Ⅳ.1974 Registration Treaty143

Ⅴ.1979 Moon Convention148

Ⅵ.1981 Draft Principles Governing the Use by States of Artificial Earth Satellites for(International) Direct Television Broadcasting157

Ⅶ.Draft Principles as contained in the Report of the Legal Sub-Committee on the Work of its Twentieth Session162

Index167