Fundamentals of Space Law and Policy Chapter 1: Introduction Space Law and Policy Chapter 2: The Historical Context Chapter 3: How Rules Are Made for Space Activities Chapter 4: The Participants and Actors in Space Law and Policy Chapter 5: The Role of the United Nations and Its Specialized Agencies Chapter 6: Distinction vs. Cooperation Civic Commercial and Military Uses of Outer Space Chapter 7: International Space Law Chapter 8: Space Regulations Standard and Codes Chapter 9: Space Policy State Practice and Emergent Normative Regimes Chapter 10: Establishing Rules for the Latest in Space Related Enterprises Chapter 11: Dispute Settlement and Arbitration Chapter 12: Conclusions Top Ten Things to Know About Space Policy and Law End Notes Appendices Presents and addresses key space law and policy issues for the benefit of wider informed audiences that wish to acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of the space law field. This brief analyzes in a concise manner the combined influence of space law and policy on international space activities. Read in conjunction with the other books in the Springer ‘Space Development’ series it supports a broader understanding of the business economics engineering legal and procedural aspects of space activities. This book will also give the casual reader as well as experts in the field insight on present and future space law and policy trends challenges and opportunities