Positing a concrete Regulatory Framework for Commercialization of Space: The Indian Perspective
- Paper number
IAC-09.E8.4.11
- Author
Mr. Ketan Mukhija, P&A Law Offices, India
- Coauthor
Dr. Ghanshyam Singh, National Law School, India
- Year
2009
- Abstract
India is one of the select few countries to have realized the immense positive potential of space technology in national development and in establishment of peace in the sub-continent., resulting in a growing sense of appreciation and confidence in the private sector and the efforts of the National Space Agency to ensure participation of industry in umpteen space activities. The nineties were marked with the launch of more ASLV and PSLV missions whilst the new millennium with the success of the GSLV and EDUSAT projects. Recently India has had the exceptional record of sending ten satellites at a time and also the shining feather in the history of our national glory namely, Chandrayan. Despite these developments in the field of technology however, India has been a laggard behind in restructuring its legal framework to respond to the consequential issues, concerns and challenges. In view of the aforesaid developments, the paper shall seek to trace the developments in the field of commercialization of space industry, like the joint ventures entered into by the Antrix Corporation [The commercial wing of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)] and the need for privatization of the space industry. The paper will attempt to discuss the allied legal questions, namely; threat to national security, launching of private satellites, licensing of the private partners, space related IPR issues, FDI in the space industry, inter- departmental coordination and conflict resolutions, among others. It will further propose the imperative for a comprehensive domestic legislative framework for effective regulation of relevant issues at hand.
- Abstract document
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