The Air Force Role in Developing International Outer Space Law

Abstract

In this monograph the author describes the United States Air Force resistance to the passage of international conventions (treaties) and the general impact that Air Force opposition had on the development of international law regarding outer space. International outer space law, like other international law, is created by court decisions (international and domestic), passage (negotiation and ratification) of international treaties or conventions, and commonly accepted practices of nations, which in turn become customs. In addition, the publications by scholars of international outer space law have had a substantial impact on the evolution of this body of law.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA364929

Entities

People

  • Delbert R. Terrill Jr

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Cameras
  • Department Of State
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Military Applications
  • Military History
  • Military Satellites
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Second World War
  • Space Objects
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space