Global Space Governance: An International Study

Part I. The Legal and Regulatory Framework for Space Activities

1. Introduction to the Study on Global Space Governance
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

2. Overview of the Existing Mechanisms of Global Space Governance
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

3. Global Space Governance from Regional Perspectives
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

4. National Space Policies and Laws and Global Space Governance
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

5. Private Commercial Space Enterprises and Global Governance System
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

Part II. Specific Space Applications (Uses) and Transportation

6. Satellite Telecommunications and Broadcasting
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

7. Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, and Meteorological Satellites
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

8. Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Services
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

9. Space-Based Solar Power
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

10. Space Launch Services
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

Part III. Global Space Safety and Security Concerns

11. Human Spaceflight
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

12. Global Governance of Space Security
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

13. Space Traffic Management and Coordinated Controls for Near-space
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

Part IV. “NewSpace” Activities

14. On-Orbit Servicing, Active Debris Removal, and Related Activities
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

15. Small Satellites and Large Commercial Satellite Constellations
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

16. Space Mining and Use of Space Natural Resources
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

Part V. Into the Longer Term Future

17. Cosmic Hazards and Planetary Defense
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

18. Space Environmental Issues
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

19. Space Migration and Colonization
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

20. The Role of Space in Long-Term Economic Development on Earth
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

21. Extending the Benefits and Uses of Outer Space to All Humankind
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

22. Capacity-Building in Global Space Governance
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

Part VI. Conclusions and the Way Forward

23. Conclusions, Consolidated Findings, and General Recommendations
Ram S. Jakhu, Joseph N. Pelton

Keywords: Political Science and International Relations, International Organization, Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space, Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)