MG 483 Space Law and Treaties

This course will address an overview and the basics of space law and treaties, especially as it pertains to commercial space endeavors. Included will be review of commentaries, definitions and national legislation from 14 countries including among others: France, Korea, Italy, Netherlands, Australia, Austria, Russia, Japan, Norway, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Spain, UK. The course will offer a general and systematic collection of basic legal documents that will be a required tool for researchers and practitioners. The first part of the course will address principal legal instruments--the so-called 'classical instruments'--elaborated within the United Nations, Principles adopted by the General Assembly, including relevant notes and commentaries. The second part deals with national legislation specifically concerning outer space issues, such as establishing a 'base' on an extraterrestrial body (asteroid), moon, or planet.

Credits

3