State Accountability for Space Debris
Subtitle: A Legal Study of Responsibility for Polluting the Space Environment and Liability for Damage Caused by Space Debris
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 534
ISBN-13: 9789004314078
Subjects: Space debris
Description: In 'State Accountability for Space Debris' Peter Stubbe examines the legal consequences of space debris pollution which, he argues, is a global environmental concern. The study finds that the customary 'no harm' rule and Article IX of the Outer Space Treaty obligate States to prevent the generation of debris and that the international community as a whole has a legitimate interest in their compliance. A breach of these obligations entails the responsibility of a State and compensation must be provided for damage caused by space debris. The author treats responsibility and liability separately and thoroughly scrutinizes both legal regimes with the help of common analytical elements. Finally, Peter Stubbe argues that a comprehensive traffic management system is required so as to ensure the safe and sustainable use of outer space.