Tag: Space Law

Warning Signal: The Implications of SpaceX’s and Amazon’s Satellite-Based Internet Technology on International Law

This blog discusses the International Law implications of commercial use of satellites in outer space, focusing on Space X’s and Amazon’s space-based internet projects–Starlink and Kuiper. This blog further analyzes how the two tech-giants may interfere with current international law obligations under pre-existing treaty obligations. Finally, this blog will address the necessary considerations companies like Amazon and Space X should take into account before entering a space that can impact the economy and communication systems of other countries. … Read More Warning Signal: The Implications of SpaceX’s and Amazon’s Satellite-Based Internet Technology on International Law

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America’s Pioneer Spirit: Asteroid Mining

Asteroids contain valuable resources such as rare earth minerals, metals, elements, and frozen water. The exploitation of space resources by private companies may be in contravention of international law, but the passing of recent national legislation along with a number of companies developing the technology to mine asteroids, may have successfully set the stage for the development of a new trillion dollar industry.

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