Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ536795
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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Law in Outer Space.
Schmidt, William G.
Update on Law-Related Education, v21 n1 p45-52 Win 1997
Provides an overview of the current practice and fascinating future of legal issues involved in outer space exploration and colonization. Current space law, by necessity, addresses broad principles rather than specific incidents. Nonetheless, it covers a variety of issues including commercial development, rescue agreements, object registration, and liability. (MJP)
Descriptors: Civics, Constitutional Law, Court Role, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Futures (of Society), Global Education, Government (Administrative Body), International Cooperation, International Law, International Organizations, International Relations, Law Related Education, Legal Responsibility, Middle Schools, Science and Society, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Space Exploration, Technological Advancement, Treaties, World Affairs
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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