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- Title
ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF ORBITAL POLLUTION: DEFINING A STANDARD OF CARE TO HOLD POLLUTERS ACCOUNTABLE.
- Authors
Bressack, Lauren
- Abstract
The article discusses the debris problem in the lower orbit of Earth. It focuses on the problems associated with the current space surveillance system, the nonbinding guidelines, and the liability system. It proposes an amendment to the liability Convention which would define a standard of care for space operators. It presents information on an Iridium-Cosmos collision case study for deciphering the difficulties which occurs in establishing liability for damage caused by space debris. It reflects the threat of collisions between space objects and debris in lower orbit of Earth, and depicts that the expanding debris problem has outpaced the development of customary good practices and norms to establish a standard of care for space activities.
- Subjects
SPACE debris laws; EARTH'S orbit; SPACE surveillance; LIABILITY for environmental damages; SPACE pollution laws; IRIDIUM; COSMOS satellites; SPACE vehicle accidents; CUSTOMARY law
- Publication
George Washington International Law Review, 2011, Vol 43, Issue 4, p741
- ISSN
1534-9977
- Publication type
Article