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Balancing the Space Economy and Sustainability: Legal Frameworks and Policy Initiatives for Responsible Space Activities
No full textThe potential for space exploration to drive economic growth and innovation is immense, but it must be done in a way that ensures the long-term sustainability of outer space. This involves considering the environmental impact of space activities and how to maintain economic benefits over time. This paper addresses the economic opportunities provided by space activities while mentioning the potential risk if space sustainability is not viewed as being as important as the benefits gained from the space mission. This study investigates the regulatory framework of sustainability, which merges legally binding and non-legally binding frameworks. Besides the above, initiatives balancing the space economy and sustainability are discussed
The Intersections of General International Law and Space Law: Critical Approach to Article III of the Outer Space Treaty
No full textArticle III of the Outer Space Treaty contains an important principle in which state parties shall consider international law, including the Charter of the United Nations while conducting space activities. This approach was based on the belief that space law, specifically the OST, was insufficient to address all potential issues in the space sector and that international law could provide a solution by filling the gaps. International law continues to play a crucial role in covering gaps in space law, also the intersection between both laws is clear. However, Article III must be criticized because it is so wide and contains no restrictions when applying international law, which was mainly made for Earth and not for space. The absence of such limitation can blur the uniqueness of outer space especially since not all international law principles can be applied in this area. This analysis explores the intersections between general international law and space law, further, it will critique Article III, offer suggestions for improvement, and examine whether international law has adequately addressed space governance challenges
