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State Accountability for Space Debris: A Legal Study of Responsibility for Polluting the Space Environment and Liability for Damage Caused by Space Debris

State Accountability for Space Debris: A Legal Study of Responsibility for Polluting the Space Environment and Liability for Damage Caused by Space Debris

Author: Peter Stubbe
Publisher: Brill Nijhoff
ISBN: 9789004314078
Published In: December 2017
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Netherlands ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

HKD 1,835.40

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In State Accountability for Space Debris Peter Stubbe examines the legal consequences of space debris pollution which, he argues, is a global environmental concern.

The study finds that the customary ‘no harm’ rule and Article IX of the Outer Space Treaty obligate States to prevent the generation of debris and that the international community as a whole has a legitimate interest in their compliance. A breach of these obligations entails the responsibility of a State and compensation must be provided for damage caused by space debris.

The author treats responsibility and liability separately and thoroughly scrutinizes both legal regimes with the help of common analytical elements. Finally, Peter Stubbe argues that a comprehensive traffic management system is required so as to ensure the safe and sustainable use of outer space.

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Introduction

A. Environmental Degradation and Accountability

B. Research Question and Research Approach

Chapter One: The Space Debris Environment

A. Introduction

B. The Pollution of Outer Space with Space Debris

C. Space Debris as a Threat to the Utilization of Outer Space

D. Preliminary Conclusion

Chapter Two: The Applicable Accountability Law: Responsibility and Liability Distinguished

A. Introduction

B. State Responsibility