Elendilmir: Satellites - Threats or the Threatened?
Abstract
space law. A blitz of anti-satellite weapons has sprung up in response to the myriad military applications of satellites. The various space law documents did not envision the volatile détente between the military applications of, and threats to, artificial satellites. satellites. It deals with the blurring of the distinction between civilian and military satellite technology. It also discusses the impact of commercialisation. Suggestions are made on how to update and build upon the existing legal regime relating to satellites in the military context.
- Publication:
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IAF abstracts, 34th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
- Pub Date:
- January 2002
- Bibcode:
- 2002iaf..confE.399G