SPACE TRAVEL LAW AND THE RIGHT TO STARLIGHT

Савремени правни промет и услуге (2018) стр. 101-124

АУТОР(И): Phil Cameron

DOI: 10.46793/XIVMajsko.101C

САЖЕТАК:

This paper provides an overview of the development of space travel law rules, principles governing the space exploration (equality, cooperation, accessibility, reciprocity, consultation), steps undertaken by certain states (USA, Russia, China) for the purpose of space exploration, space travel providers. The legal basis for conducting the space activities is provided in the five outer space treaties – Outer Space Treaty 1967, Rescue Agreement 1968, Liability Convention 1972, Registration Convention 1974, Moon Agreement 1974. In addition, paper analyzes the right to starlight. Starlight is a cultural and scientific property right, owned by all of humanity, protected by international law and norms, whose guardianship has been entrusted to individual States, for the benefit and enjoyment of all human kind. As a property right, Starlight must be made available to the owners of this property, so that members of humanity may freely enjoy their property and be free to travel to it for scientific and leisure purposes. The right to starlight is analyzed from the aspect of international law, travel and tourism law, world heritage law, religion, sustainable development.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:

space travel law, principles, space treaties, space travel providers, right to starlight.

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