That the claiming of sovereignty on celestial bodies is a topical issue, one that might get
newspapers' headlines in the near future, is pretty evident. Public entities as well as private …

Outer space is that part of the Universe which lies beyond air space and is accessible for
human activities. Space law governs all human activities related to the use and exploration …

Since time immemorial, humankind has held a deep fascination for the stars and the skies
that lay beyond our planet. It is these boundless realms of promise that propelled the space …

This chapter discusses one of the founding principles of international space law–the
freedom of exploration and use of outer space for the benefit and in the interest of all …

Although a large-scale extraction of resources from outer space does not seem feasible yet,
associated legal debates are already underway. Indeed, anticipating a race for space …

At the time of writing, the exploitation of material resources from celestial bodies in outer
space is in the early stages of planning, with various private initiatives competing for funding …

When we legally investigate the topic of Planetary Protection, we have to realise that there
are primarily two very distinct parts of our juridical work: We have to study lex lata, the …

This Article consists of three body Sections. Section II deals with the detailed examination of
the whole picture of the Artemis Accords of 2020 in light of the existing UN space-related …

Harvesting and using extraterrestrial natural resources has represented a dream of mankind
for centuries as well as a favourite topic for science fiction novels. In recent years, these …

The Cologne Commentary on Space Law is a three-volume annotation on the written norms
of space law as enunciated through the Treaties of the United Nations and its General …