Legal aspects around satellite constellations. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Annette Froehlich, editor.
• Editors: Froehlich, Annette
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: An Equitable and Efficient Use of Outer Space and Its Resources and the Role of the UN, the ITU and States Parties; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Legal Regimes; 1.2.1 Telecommunications; The International Telecommunication Union; Filing Procedure Within the ITU Framework; Recent Developments and Issues; 1.2.2 Space Law; The Corpus Iuris Spatialis; Recent Developments and Issues; 1.2.3 The Relation Between the Legal Regimes; 1.3 Current Issues; 1.3.1 Scarcity of Frequencies and the Role of Governments; 1.3.2 Spectrum Warehousing 1.4 Considerations on the Current Issues1.5 Conclusion; Chapter 2: The Principle of Equitable Access in the Age of Mega-Constellations; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Allocation of Orbital Slots and Spectrum; 2.2.1 The Function of the International Telecommunications Union; 2.2.2 The Principle of Equitable Access; 2.2.3 The Current Allocation Mechanism; 2.2.4 A GSO-Centred Mechanism; 2.3 The Issues with Equitable Access and Constellations; 2.3.1 The Scale of the New Mega-Constellations Proposals; 2.3.2 Other Concerns Overshadow a Lack of Equitable Access 2.3.3 There Is Enough Room to Raise the Issue2.4 Is the Lack of an Equitable-Access-Inspired Mechanism for Non-GSO a Real Issue?; 2.4.1 The Special Status of Geosynchronous Orbits; 2.4.2 History Repeats Itself; 2.4.3 The Burden of Further Regulations; 2.5 The Risks of Dismissing Such Issues; 2.5.1 The Injustice of First Come, First Served; 2.5.2 The Historical Reason for Equitable Access is Fairness; 2.5.3 The Backfiring of Small Regulation; 2.6 Conclusion; Chapter 3: Legal Aspects Relating to Satellite Constellations; 3.1 Introduction; 3.1.1 Satellite Constellations; 3.1.2 Space Debris 3.1.3 Constellations and Space DebrisQuantity; Increase in Upstart Companies; Reduced Redundancy; Active Debris Removal; 3.2 Legal Framework; 3.2.1 Outer Space Treaty; 3.2.2 Liability Convention; 3.2.3 Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee; Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines 2007; Statement on Large Constellations of Satellites; 3.3 A Case Study: Iridium-Kosmos; 3.3.1 Launching State; 3.3.2 Fault; 3.3.3 Tracking; 3.3.4 Lessons Learnt; 3.4 The Future; 3.4.1 Space Debris Definition; 3.4.2 Fault Definition; 3.4.3 Orbit Selection Management; 3.4.4 Active Debris Removal 3.4.5 Tracking of Objects3.4.6 Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines Becoming Customary International Law; 3.4.7 Ergo omnes Obligations; 3.5 Conclusion; Chapter 4: The Rise of the LEO: Is There a Need to Create a Distinct Legal Regime for Constellations of Satellites?; 4.1 A Nascent Technological Figure in the Satellite Realm; 4.2 The High Number of Launches Planned Raises Issue of Spectrum Management and Regulation for the LEO; 4.2.1 A Dramatic Increase in the LEO Satellite Population; 4.2.2 Risks of Congestion and Saturation; 4.3 Comparison with the GEO
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (vii, 105 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 344/.0952; Artificial satellites; Space law; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030060282; 3030060284
• Related ISBNs: 9783030060275; 3030060276
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 28, 2019).
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