THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
COLUMBUS SCHOOL OF LAW
SPACE LAW – FALL 2010
SYLLABUS / READING ASSIGNMENTS
William H. Carroll
202-362-9989
Materials
1. WILLIAM H. CARROLL, Space Law Course Materials - 2010
2. Periodic Handouts
August 24
Course Overview
Part I – Outer Space Environment –Human Objects and Humans in
Space, 1- 7
Course Paper
Sample Candidate Topics and Schedule, 15-16
Moot Court Opportunity
Discussion -International Institute of Space Law 2011 Competition
Historical Background of U.S. and former Soviet Union Space Programs
View/discuss NOVA Documentary, “Sputnik Declassified”
August 31
Course Overview (Cont’d)
Part II – Space Law as a Branch of International Law and Relevant United States Domestic Law and Regulations; 7-12
Introduction To The Outer Space Treaty
Overview of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, 67
Continue
General International Law Predicates Applicable To Space Law
United Nations Charter, Articles 2 and 51, 19
United Nations Arbitration Award, Trail Smelter Case, 23
Terrestrial Treaties:
Extract - International Civil Aviation Treaty; 31
High Seas Convention; 39
Antarctic Treaty; 47
Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty; 55
September 7
The Outer Space Treaty
More Specific Review of Principle Articles of the Outer Space Treaty, 67
DEMBLING & ARONS, “Evolution of the Outer Space Treaty;” 59
Begin Review of Additional Space Treaties
Rescue and Return of Astronauts and Objects Launched Into
Outer Space; 67
Registration Convention; 97
September 14
Continue Review of Additional Space Treaties
Convention on International Liability for Damage Cause by Space Objects; 79
Crash of Cosmos 954 Satellite - Canada’s Claim against the USSR under the Liability Convention; 79
Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (“The Moon Treaty”), 103
REYNOLDS, Summary of “Key Objections to the Moon Treaty;” 111
The Bogota Declaration, 115
PAPER TOPICS DUE
September 21
United States Space Policies-Generally
Policy Issued by President George W. Bush, August, 31, 2006; 123
Policy Issued by President Barack Obama, June 28, 2010; 135
ROBERTS, “Needed: A Private Property Standard For Space ; 153
CARROLL, “Moon, Mars and Beyond Congress, The President’s Commission and Property Rights in Space;” 159
U. S Policies, Legislation and Implementing Regulations Governing Commercial Space Launch
Overview of Space Launch Technology; Revisit pages 4 and 5
Extracts: Commercial Space Launch Act 49 U.S.C. 70101 et seq.; 175
President Obama’s Remarks (Edited for this course), April 15, 2010,
Kennedy Space Flight Center; 169
SpaceX Bid Protest Against NASA Contract Award
September 28
Space Debris, International and U.S. Orbital Debris Mitigation Policies
U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet – Space Surveillance, 197
SCHWETJE: Current Initiatives to Control Space Debris; 203
[International] Interagency Space Debris Coordination Committee
U.S. Government Launches: Department of Defense and NASA Policies
U.S. Commercial Launches: Federal Communications Notice
Disclosure of Orbital Debris Mitigation Plans; 215
ABSTRACT DUE
October 5
Satellite Telecommunications – Technology Overview and International Telecommunications Organizations
Overview: The Orbit/Spectrum, Resources and the Technology of Satellite Communications of Satcom Technology; 251
History and Legal Framework of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU); 265
October 19
Begin Review of Military Activities in Space
Role of U.S. Agencies and Assigned Lawyers in the Development of International Space Law;
United States Space Command Fact Sheets; 223; 229
Flight of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) Through Outer Space
Recapitulation: Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty; 55
Recapitulation: Outer Space Treaty, Article IV; 67
October 26
Continue Review of Military Activities in Space
Arms Control In Space
National Security Policies in August 31, 2006 and June 28, 2010 Presidential Statements; 123 and 135
The Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty; 233
April 25, 2010 Article: U.S. Air Force X37B launched
November 2
Remote Sensing of Earth from Outer Space
U.N. General Assembly Remote Sensing Principles; 275
Department of Commerce Private Remote Sensing Systems Licensing Regulations;
Global Survey – National Land Remote Sensing Laws and Policies
Remote Sensing Technology in Law Enforcement
OUTLINE DUE
November 9
Evolution of Reusable Reentry Vehicle Technology, Initiation of Space Tourism Industry and Related U.S. Legislation and Regulations
Technology Review – General Background Discussion
Post- Space Shuttle/ U.S. Government Programs
Private Sector Investment – X-Prize Competition
Sales of Virgin Galactic Flights
Legislation and Regulation
Commercial Space Launch Act Amendments of 2004 (CSLAA)
Federal Aviation Administration Paper Re: CSLAA Experimental Permit Authority; 401
FAA Fact Sheet Re: CSLAA Private Human Space Flight Requirements; 409
November 16
The International Space Station (“ISS”)
ISS Intergovernmental Agreements; 351
ISS Crew Code of Conduct; 377
ISS Crew Selection Criteria; 385
DRAFT OF PAPER DUE
November 23
Satellite Telecommunications (Continued); Satellite Navigation; and
Inventions In Space
UNGA Principles on Direct Broadcast Satellites; 425
Satellite Navigation and Global Positioning
Fact Sheet – NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (“GPS”); 329
JENNISON, “The Civilization and Internationalization of Satellite Navigation; 333
GPS and Law Enforcement
Inventions in Space
U.S. Patents in Space Statute and Related Senate Judiciary Committee Report; 317
November 20
Space Nuclear Power Sources (“NPS”)
U.N. General Assembly Principles on Use of NPS in Outer Space; 413
U. S. Interagency Nuclear Safety Review Panel
Space Nuclear Power Systems Launched by the U.S. and U.S.S.R; 419
Semester Overview and Wrap-up
FINAL PAPER MAY BE TURNED IN AT THIS CLASS OR DELIVERED TO ME BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008
E-MAIL OR TELEPHONE FOR MY MAILING ADDRESSES