SPACE LAW.

Abstract

Space law can be broken down into two broad categories. First, there is an evolving body of rather mundane but essential earth-oriented space law, ranging from communications satellite law to product liability in the manufacture of space equipment. The other category of space law consists of the more exotic, embryonic principles and laws that apply to existing long-duration manned missions, as well as the permanent space communities of the near future. Many of these laws are unresponsive to new technology and scientific data, and are a bit shopworn in terms of their underlying justifications.