Space Tourism

ISBN-13: 9781032488622 / Twarda / 2024 / 240 str.

Opis

This book presents important discussions in the domain of space tourism and its legal implications across the globe. A must read for scholars and researchers of law, space science, outer space law, this book will also be of interest to those exploring space studies, environmental studies, and political economy. 

Spis treści

 1. Space Tourism: Outlining the Legal Issues- Prof. (Dr.) Sandeepa Bhat B. 2. The Kármán Line Controversy and Boundaries of Outer Space: Implications for Space Tourism- Tushar Krishna and Dr. Shouvik Kumar Guha 3. The Effect of Space Tourism on the Concept of “Astronaut” Under International Law- Prof. Melissa de Zwart and Joel Lisk 4. Need to Clarify the Rescue Norms for Private Space Tourists- Ankit Kumar Padhy and Dr. Divya Tyagi 5 Keeping Outer Space Safe for Human Presence- Dr. Martha Mejía-Kaiser 6 State Responsibility and Space Tourism: Customary Principles as Modified by Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty- Dr. Ricky J. Lee 7. Legal Framework of Liability in Space Tourism- Dr. Asha P Soman 8. The Environmental Effects of Space Tourism- Prof. (Dr.) David Webb 9. Legal Strategies to Preserve the Natural and Cultural Heritage of Space- Dr. Jennifer A. Brobst 10. Contractual Obligations in the Context of Space Tourism- Rohan R. Pillai and Arshi Alam 11. Space Tourism: Possible Crimes and their Adjudication- Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Sachdeva 12. Issues of Ownership and Tourism in Outer Space- Dr. Attila Sipos and Simran Upadhyaya 13. Space Tourism: Learning from the Antarctic Experience- Aaditya Vikram Sharma

O autorze

Sandeepa Bhat is working as a Professor of Law and Director of Centre for Aviation and Space Laws at NUJS, Kolkata. Apart from teaching space law during the last two decades, he has published four books (out of nine) on space law and also published more than fifty five articles in the journals of international and national repute. He has the distinction of being a member of Indian Space Research Organization’s Expert Group for drafting the National Space Act for India.