space law
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of space law
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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"Under space law, that box of electronics is literally under the law of the licensing or launching state - it is an actual embassy in space," he says.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2025
There is other relevant legislation and policy in addition to international space law, of course.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2025
JR Catchpole, co-author of the paper and a space law expert at Foot Anstey LLP, said:
From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2024
With space law offering little or no protection to these areas, researchers are starting to lobby governments and international agencies to do something before it’s too late.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 23, 2023
Fifth, we have just completed a year's experience with our new space law.
From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)
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