The Question of Legitimacy of Threat or Use of Force in and from Outer Space: A Reflection on the Sanctity and Legal Binding Force of the Charter of the United Nations and the 1967 Outer Space Treaty
- Paper number
IAC-06-E6.4.01
- Author
Prof. Maurice N. Andem, University of Lapland, Finland
- Year
2006
- Abstract
The theme of the 57th International Astronautical Congress is "BRlNGING SPACE CLOSER TO PEOPLE" and the theme of tbis session of the IISL Colloquium is "Space Law at Times of Armed Conflict". This paper will be devoted to the examination and analysis of the relevant provisions of the UN Charter and the 1967 Outer Space Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, with the view to demonstrating the legal binding force of their provisions on all States.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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