{"product_id":"introduction-to-space-law-tanja-masson-zwaan-9789403546568","title":"Introduction to Space Law","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Space Law\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fifth Edition \u003ci\u003eTanja Masson-Zwaan \u0026amp; Mahulena Hofmann\u003c\/i\u003e The relevance and substance of space law as a branch of public international law continue to expand. The fifth edition of this long-time classic in space law contains major updates to the fourth edition to reflect new developments in space law and technology over the past five years. The book covers new or expanded material on the proliferation of non-state and commercial entities as space actors, legal aspects of innovations in space technology, the evolving international law of satellite telecommunication in a networked world, and the adoption of national laws and international soft law mechanisms that complement the international treaty regime adopted in the 1960s and 1970s. In this up-to-date overview of space law, the authors offer an easily accessible analysis of the governing framework and institutional landscape at the international, regional (with a focus on Europe) and national levels and the legal challenges of new and traditional areas of space activity, including:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e the peaceful uses of outer space, including issues of dual-use, export control and cybersecurity; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e protection of the Earth and space environment; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e telecommunication; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the commercial use of space resources; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e human space flight; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e small satellites and large constellations; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Earth observation; and \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e global navigation satellite systems.  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Additionally, the five United Nations Treaties on space are included as Annexes for easy reference by students and professionals alike. This thoroughly updated \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Space Law \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a clear overview of the legal aspects of a wide array of current and emerging space activities. Lawyers, policy-makers, diplomats, students, and professionals in the telecommunication and aerospace sectors, with or without a legal background, will find concise yet comprehensive guidance in this book that will help them understand and address legal issues in the ever-expanding field of space activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tanja Masson-Zwaan,Mahulena Hofmann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9403546565\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789403546568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kluwer Law International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69d","brand":"Tanja Masson-Zwaan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47931131166975,"sku":"9789403546568","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7e2ea77f-9fbb-468e-8a1d-0c506f4bb576.jpg?v=1766346660","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-space-law-tanja-masson-zwaan-9789403546568","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}