IZAZOVI SVEMIRSKOG PRAVA
CHALLENGES OF SPACE LAW

Summary/Abstract: Human pursuit of the unexplored and unknown has introduced a man to a new sphere of existence and encouraged the development of space law as a new branch of international public law which seeks to ensure that this significant step into a new environment reflects fundamental human values and unites international community in peaceful cooperation. The foundations of space law are contained in five international treaties and five UN declarations, among which the so-called The Outer Space Treaty (1967) forms the basis of space activities and sets fundamental principles for the upcoming legal instruments with the unenviable task of keeping pace with the galloping boom of space science and technology. Opening space to the private sector, involvement in the process of commercialization, space tourism, space debris issues, exploitation of natural resources, rights in rem issues, exploration and use of space and technology to achieve sustainable development goals, are just some of the focal questions and challenges that stimulate this dynamic branch of law to further develop and provide concrete answers. The benefits of space achievements have a significant impact on our daily life and it is certain that science and technology will continue their rapid development in this area, while the fact that the fundamental sources of space law were adopted decades ago raises the question of its adequacy and adaptability in facing the new challenges of the modern age.

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