The law of outer space an experience in contemporary law-making / by Manfred Lachs ; edited by Tanja Masson-Zwaan, Stephan Hobe.

Author/creator Lachs, Manfred
Other author Masson-Zwaan, Tanja L.
Other author Hobe, Stephan.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLeiden ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers,
Descriptionxviii, 180 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents The new horizon of international law -- The new chapter of international law -- First stages of international co-operation -- The legal regime of outer space and celestial bodies -- The frontiers of outer space -- The legal situation of objects launched into outer space and of astronauts -- Assistance to astronauts, return of astronauts and space objects -- Space telecommunications -- Peaceful use-arms and armament -- Rights and obligations of states -- Responsibility -- The law-making process.
General noteOriginally published: Leiden : Sijthoff, 1972.
General note"Re-issued on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the International Institute of Space Law."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [163]-173) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010032784
ISBN9789004186675 (hardback : alk. paper)