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Ⅰ.The Fundamental Principles of Space Law 1

1.Introduction 1

2.Sources of Space Law 3

3.Bilateral and Multilateral Law-Making Processes in Space Law 5

4.The Four Basic Treaties: 11

(A) The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 11

(B) The Agreement on the Rescue and Return of Astronauts 15

(C) Convention on Registration of Space Objects 19

(D) The 1972 Liability Convention 22

Conclusion 27

Notes 28

Ⅱ.The Moon Treaty of 1979 30

The Tortuous Progress of Deliberations 30

Rule of Law Concept Included 32

The Question of Exploiting the Natural Resources of the Moon 33

The Principles of Non-Appropriation 35

General Provisions 36

Critical Evaluation 36

Notes 37

Ⅲ.Delimitation of Outer Space and the Question of Geo-Stationary Orbit 38

The Limits of Outer Space 38

The Myriad Theories of Delimitation 39

The Controversy Relating to Geo-stationary Orbit 43

The Urgent Need to Define Outer Space 45

The Two Approaches-"Spatial" and "Functional" 45

Division of Earth Into Various Regions 48

The Freedom of Transit. 48

The Legal Sub-Committee's Deliberations on Geostationary Orbit from 1979 to 1982 49

Some Suggestions 56

Notes 59

Ⅳ.Legal Implications of Remote sen sing 61

Notes 82

Ⅴ.Direct Television Broadcasting by Satellites 83

Notes 96

Ⅵ.Military Escalation and the Use of Nuclear Powered Sources(NPS) in Outer Space 97

Notes 112

Ⅶ.Recent Developments in Space Law and Some Conclusions 113

Notes 123

Appendices 125

Ⅰ.1967 Outer Space Treaty 125

Ⅱ.1968 Astronaut Rescue Treaty 131

Ⅲ.1972 Liability Treaty 135

Ⅳ.1974 Registration Treaty 143

Ⅴ.1979 Moon Convention 148

Ⅵ.1981 Draft Principles Governing the Use by States of Artificial Earth Satellites for(International) Direct Television Broadcasting 157

Ⅶ.Draft Principles as contained in the Report of the Legal Sub-Committee on the Work of its Twentieth Session 162

Index 167