Enhancing Space Law for Ensuring Global Space Security in an Era of Growing Space Threats -

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by Inesa Kostenko¹
¹ Centre for European Law and Internationalisation (CELI) and Leicester Law School (Leicester, United Kingdom)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29202/asl/11/4
Received: 8 May 2023 / Accepted: 28 May 2023 / Published: 25 June 2023

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Abstract

This article delves into the imperativeness of addressing space threats and safeguarding global space security, elucidating actionable measures to mitigate risks and safeguard the interests of humanity. The paper explores the evolving landscape of space threats, including the increase in space activities, the accumulation of space debris, challenges in space traffic management, and the preservation of dark skies. It highlights the need for enhanced space law to serve as an effective legal instrument and examines the interpretation of “peaceful” in the context of space activities. The role of space security and its interplay with global security is also discussed, emphasizing the protection of assets, activities, and interests in space.

Keywords: space security, weaponization, space race, militarization and deterrence, space activities, Space Code

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Kostenko, Inesa (2023) Enhancing Space Law for Ensuring Global Space Security in an Era of Growing Space Threats. Advanced Space Law, Volume 11, 39-49. https://doi.org/10.29202/asl/11/4

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