← back SPACE SUSTAINABILITY Other contributions on the topic: Dr. Olga Volynskaya on SPACE SUSTAINABILITY As COPUOS has shown, space sustainability is indeed a long-term and living process: the already formulated guidelines are tested by practice, gaps are revealed, and updated orbital statistics adds to concerns. Multiple details have to Read more…
← back PLANETARY DEFENSE Other contributions on the topic: on PLANETARY DEFENSE Prof. Dr. Frans von der Dunk PLANETARY DEFENSE Other contributions on the topic: The Knowledge Constellation platform has been launched in 2021 by the International Institute of Space Law Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin
Planetary Defense INTRODUCTION by Frans von der Dunk ‘Planetary Defense’ sounds like science fiction: defending the Earth against extraterrestrial invaders, much like depicted in ‘War of the Worlds’. The reality is slightly more prosaic, but no less important in the long run: major portions of our planet and human life Read more…
← back INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN SPACE Other contributions on the topic: Prof. Dr. Melissa de Zwart on INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN SPACE At first instance the recognition of intellectual property rights appears at odds with many of the fundamental principles established by the UN Space Treaties. Provisions requiring freedom Read more…
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Space Sustainability INTRODUCTION By Peter Martinez While outer space exploration represents infinite possibilities to the human imagination, certain behaviours can threaten the usability of space and its many resources. “Space sustainability” is ensuring that all humanity can continue to use outer space for peaceful purposes and socioeconomic benefit now and Read more…
← back INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN SPACE Other contributions on the topic: Dr. Marco Ferrazzani on INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN SPACE Intellectual property (IP) is the result of original expressions of ideas, inventions or other creations of the human mind.The protection for such creations originated during the 15th century, in Read more…
Intellectual Property Rights in Space INTRODUCTION By Marco Ferrazzani Original works and inventions since ancient times recognized for their value, today are well protected by law. Intellectual property (IP) so far “down to Earth”, as works and inventions are created on Earth. Since IP legally requires originality and new solution Read more…
← back NEWSPACE Other contributions on the topic: Dr. Ingo Baumann & Mr. Erik Pellander on NEWSPACE Market and technology developments in the context of “NewSpace” are also disruptive in legal terms. Among many others, NewSpace has a significant impact on how national space legislation is perceived, developed and implemented. Read more…
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