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.

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

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

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

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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.

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