| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 180 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The new horizon of international law -- The new chapter of international law -- First stages of international co-operation -- The legal regime of outer space and celestial bodies -- The frontiers of outer space -- The legal situation of objects launched into outer space and of astronauts -- Assistance to astronauts, return of astronauts and space objects -- Space telecommunications -- Peaceful use-arms and armament -- Rights and obligations of states -- Responsibility -- The law-making process |
| Summary |
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. 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 |
| Notes |
Originally published: Leiden : Sijthoff, 1972 |
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"Re-issued on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the International Institute of Space Law." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-173) and index |
| Subject |
Space law.
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LAW -- Air & Space.
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Space law
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Space law.
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Space objects.
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Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (London; Moscow; Washington, 27 January 1967).
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Masson-Zwaan, Tanja L
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Hobe, Stephan
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Martinus Nijhoff Publishers.
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Brill Academic Publishers.
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| ISBN |
9789004215788 |
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9004215786 |
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