1. Space tourism; 2. Mega-constellations; 3. Mega-constellations and international law; 4. Abandoned rocket bodies; 5. Space mining; 6. Planetary defence; 7. Space security; 8. Anti-satellite weapons and international law.
Explores the environmental, safety, and security challenges facing humanity's rapid expansion into Space and proposes actionable solutions.
Michael Byers holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia. Professor Byers co-directs the Outer Space Institute, a global network of Space experts united by their commitment to transdisciplinary research that addresses grand challenges in the exploration and use of Space. Aaron Boley holds the Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy at the University of British Columbia. Professor Boley co-directs the Outer Space Institute and conducts research into planetary dynamics, astrophysical discs, meteoritics, artificial satellites, and space sustainability.
'The rapid development of outer space demands cross-cutting
research, rigorous analysis, and actionable recommendations. This
book delivers.' Timiebi Aganaba, Arizona State University
'Marvel at the wonders the Webb Telescope reveals, but then journey
with Michael Byers and Aaron Boley through the scientific and
policy challenges that will determine whether humanity succeeds or
fails in the final frontier of outer space.' David P. Fidler,
Council on Foreign Relations and National Academies Committee on
Planetary Protection
'Ultimately this is a book about Space Environmentalism; I hope
that in reading it, you experience an inner shift, biased toward
positive and compassionate action.' Moriba Jah, University of Texas
at Austin and Chief Scientist, Privateer
'This unique book, written by world-leading experts in space
sciences and international law, is essential for understanding the
most fundamental challenges to space exploration and use, and
finding viable solutions to them.' Ram S. Jakhu, McGill
University
'Brilliant, provocative, and engaging reading on the challenges
that underlie humanity's expansion into Space. Byers and Boley
adroitly interweave threads of law, policy, science and
international relations to explore how Space activities both now
and in the near-term future raise serious questions about how the
Space environment should be sustainably governed. Their analysis
and ideas for solutions are essential reading for space
policymakers and industry leaders.' Andrew Williams, European
Southern Observatory
'Who Owns Outer Space? The question sounds simple, and one might
look for a simple answer. But geopolitical aspects as well as the
increase of commercialisation of space request serious evaluations
and comprehensive positions. By providing all of this, the book is
of outstanding importance for the development of sustainability in
space.' Johann-Dietrich 'Jan' Wörner, former Director General of
the European Space Agency
'… this is an excellent overview of the multidisciplinary and
multilateral governance of human activities in outer space … It
provides a broad overview of space governance and a spirited
defense of its multilateral nature. It will be invaluable for
academics and students; I have already recommended it to my
postgraduate research students. And the fact that it is Open Access
is fantastic, opening this wonderful subject to a broader audience.
Order copies for your library, add it to your syllabus, and keep
the Cambridge Core link on hand for the next time someone asks for
a good primer on this 'space law' thing they keep hearing about.
'Who Owns Outer Space?' will stand them in good stead.' Thomas
Cheney, H-Net
'This incredibly rich, information-packed book should give the
reader pause in how to grapple with perplexing issues of today.'
Leonard David, International Law, Astrophysics, and the Sustainable
Development of Space
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