Showing papers on "Outer space published in 1990"
Journal Article•
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the international and domestic American legal problems associated with activity in outer space from a strong policy perspective, with particular attention given to problems with space commercialization and with military activities.
Abstract: This book examines the international and domestic American legal problems associated with activity in outer space from a strong policy perspective, with particular attention given to problems associated with space commercialization and with military activities in outer space. Outer Space: Problems of Law and Policy is indispensable as a casebook, reference, and self-teaching tool for students, practitioners, academics, and members of the aerospace industry.
24 citations
Book•
1 Jan 1990
TL;DR: The concept of "global commons" as discussed by the authors has been proposed as a metaphor for the commons of space, the atmosphere, the oceans, and Antarctica, four enormous physical environments still mostly unexplored, which are treated in international law and custom as parts of a 'global commons'.
Abstract: Four enormous physical environments, still mostly unexplored, are treated in international law and custom as parts of a 'global commons.' Outer space, the atmosphere, the oceans, and Antarctica belong to no one-or to everybody at once. This emerging concept is powerful not only metaphorically, but it can also have a practical influence on national economic and social priorities, the strategies of international business, and the governance of our global environments.
15 citations
TL;DR: Whether the present law of outer space, as it has been enshrined in five United Nations treaties and other legal documents concerningouter space, provides a satisfactory basis for SETI/CETI activities is considered and some likely transformation in space law thinking are outlined.
10 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the principles upon which international space law is based are outlined, and the principal treaty provisions that are of special interest to developing nations are discussed, and issues associated with remote sensing, communications and environmental harms are examined in detail.
7 citations
Journal Article•
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Journal Article•
3 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors consider ways in which the law of outer space might provide an effective framework for responding to the growth and changing character of space activities, and propose a framework to deal with the problem of collisions in outer space.
2 citations
TL;DR: An alternative global approach linking missile, strategic weapons, space weapons and the ‘peaceful and ‘non-peaceful’ uses of outer space is necessary.
1 citations
Book Chapter•
1 Jan 1990
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the way 20th century outer space visualizations generate an agreeable terror in the audience, as proposed by Edmund Burke, whatever is terrifying is also sublime, thus many space artists strived to depict aesthetically pleasing, yet horrifying visions.
Abstract: I this paper I present the way 20 th century outer space visualizations generate an agreeable terror in the audience. As proposed by Edmund Burke, whatever is terrifying is also sublime, thus many space artists strived to evoke fear and awe through depicting aesthetically pleasing, yet horrifying visions. The study, 1
1 Jan 1990