The law of outer space : an experience in contemporary law-making / by Manfred Lachs ; edited by Tanja Masson-Zwaan, Stephan Hobe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lachs, Manfred.

Contributor:

Masson-Zwaan, Tanja L.

Hobe, Stephan.

Series:

Nijhoff eBook titles

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space law.

Aeronautics--Law and legislation.

Aeronautics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (186 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden [Netherlands] ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

It is a remarkable achievement to write a book that almost four decades after its publication has lost virtually none of its relevance. Manfred Lachs’ famous treatise on the Law of Outer Space was originally published in 1972, yet it is still a classic and must-read text for space law students today, even though copies can nowadays be rarely found. The reissue of this remarkable work is therefore timely indeed. Its aim is to make the brilliance, foresight and clarity of Lachs’ thinking once more easily accessible to a new generation of scholars. Issued on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the International Institute of Space Law, of which Lachs was President, this volume reproduces the original text of Lachs' work in full, with a new preface, introduction and index supplied by the editors.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / Manfred Lachs

Introduction / Manfred Lachs

The New Horizon of International Law / Manfred Lachs

The New Chapter of International Law / Manfred Lachs

First Stages of International Co-Operation / Manfred Lachs

The Legal Regime of Outer Space and Celestial Bodies / Manfred Lachs

The Frontiers of Outer Space / Manfred Lachs

The Legal Situation of Objects Launched into Outer Space and of Astronauts / Manfred Lachs

Assistance to Astronauts, Return of Astronauts and Space Objects / Manfred Lachs

Space Telecommunications / Manfred Lachs

Peaceful Use–Arms and Armament / Manfred Lachs

Rights and Obligations of States / Manfred Lachs

Responsibility / Manfred Lachs

The Law-Making Process / Manfred Lachs

Conclusions / Manfred Lachs

Annexes / Manfred Lachs

Annex II. Rescue Agreement / Manfred Lachs

Annex III. Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects / Manfred Lachs

Selected Bibliography / Manfred Lachs

Index / Manfred Lachs

About the International Institute of Space Law / Manfred Lachs.

Notes:

Originally published: Leiden : Sijthoff, 1972.

"Re-issued on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the International Institute of Space Law."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

90-04-21578-6

OCLC:

833766194

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004186675.i-180 DOI