The Peaceful Usage of Outer Space - International Legal Provisions and Commercial Implications: Europe’s Chances for Economy an

This work gives a short historical overview concerning the evolution of space technology, followed by an elaboration of the current international legal and organisational framework regulating primarily peaceful (incl. commercial) usage of outer space. The main part focuses on the European Union's position towards the outer space undertaking and its chances stemming therefrom for continuous economic competitiveness, social coherence and political integrity of the Union.