space law

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of space law¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

"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

The main and in fact only legal framework for international space law is the U.N.'s Outer Space Treaty.

From Salon

There is other relevant legislation and policy in addition to international space law, of course.

From Salon

JR Catchpole, co-author of the paper and a space law expert at Foot Anstey LLP, said:

From Science Daily

Michelle Hanlon, space lawyer and Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law, thinks this is a travesty.

From Science Daily