[en] Outer space has become the focus of projects plannning exploration and excavation of natural resources. The central international legal source of the law of Outer Space is the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. The mining activities in outer space are compatible with international law under the condition that they respect this treaty, including its obligation to protect the environment.
Research center :
RUL
Disciplines :
European & international law
Author, co-author :
HOFMANN, Mahulena ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) > Law Research Unit
BERGAMASCO, Federico ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) > Law Research Unit
External co-authors :
no
Language :
English
Title :
Mining in Outer Space: Legal Aspects
Publication date :
January 2019
Main work title :
European Yearbook of International Economic Law 2018
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