Outer Space, an Area Recognised as Res Communis Omnium: Limits of National Space Mining Law

ŠVEC, Martin. Outer Space, an Area Recognised as Res Communis Omnium: Limits of National Space Mining Law. Space Policy. England: Elsevier SCI, 2022, roč. 60, May 2022, s. nestránkováno, 38 s. ISSN 0265-9646. Dostupné z: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2021.101473.

Základní údaje

Originální název

Outer Space, an Area Recognised as Res Communis Omnium: Limits of National Space Mining Law

Autoři

ŠVEC, Martin (203 Česká republika, garant, domácí)

Vydání

Space Policy, England, Elsevier SCI, 2022, 0265-9646

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Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Obor

50501 Law

Stát vydavatele

Velká Británie a Severní Irsko

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Odkazy

Omezený přístup na článek

Impakt faktor

Impact factor: 1.100

Organizační jednotka

Právnická fakulta

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2021.101473

UT WoS

000807315200007

Klíčová slova česky

Space Law; Space Mining; Energy; International Law

Klíčová slova anglicky

International lawSpace lawNational space lawOuter Space TreatyMoon AgreementSpace miningNatural resourcesJurisdictionRes communis omnium

Štítky

International law, rivok, Space Law, Space Mining

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

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Anotace

V originále

Against the background of rapid advances in space technology and better understanding of the composition of celestial bodies, the utilisation of space resources has become an increasingly important topic; however, the lack of a comprehensive legal framework and the consequent legal uncertainty surrounding legality and conditions under which space resources can be utilised represent a significant barrier for private investors. To be precise, outer space is not unregulated. There are norms of customary international law applicable to activities in outer space, and fundamental legal principles have been enshrined in the Outer Space Treaty. What is more, the Moon Agreement declared space resources the common heritage of mankind and envisages the establishment of an international legal regime; however, the Moon Agreement – the only international treaty explicitly addressing space mining – has been ratified/acceded to by only 18 states, and legal principles enshrined in the Outer Space Treaty are too vague to provide private investors with the regulatory certainty they need. As a result of the lack of progress on legally binding instruments within traditional fora, especially the UN COPUOS, several states decided to address legal certainty unilaterally – via national law. National legislators should take into consideration that national space mining laws are to be applied in an area that is open for access and use to all, an area recognised as res communis omnium. This article analyses regimes governing the utilisation of space resources and aims to identify practical implications for national legislators and diplomats.