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space law

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noun

  1. the projected law that would govern the use of outer space by various nations based on certain treaties.


Etymology

Origin of space law

First recorded in 1950–55

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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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