Risk Management in Outer Space Activities: An Australian and New Zealand Perspective

The book "Risk Management in Outer Space Activities" assesses risks associated with space activities from an Australian and New Zealand perspective, exploring the development of regulatory frameworks and their ability to address new and emerging risks. It examines the juxtaposition of international space law against domestic legal regimes and highlights the differences in risk approaches due to historical space trajectories. The book presents case studies on various space risks, including commercial space, space insurance, space debris, cybersecurity, and landing objects on the Moon. It aims to provide a practical and informed approach to risk management in outer space activities for policy makers, risk professionals, space lawyers, national space agencies, and academics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 239 pages
Publication date: 11 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Risk Management in Outer Space Activities is a comprehensive exploration of the risks associated with space activities, with a particular focus on the Australian and New Zealand perspectives. The book delves into the growing prominence of commercial space activities and examines the regulatory frameworks in place in both countries to address emerging risks in the space sector.

The book explores the interplay between international space law and the domestic legal regimes of Australia and New Zealand, highlighting how these frameworks are designed to establish governance mechanisms to manage space risk. While both national jurisdictions approach space risk from the perspective of liability and international legal obligations, their risk approaches differ due to their distinct historical space trajectories.

Research indicates that Australia's space industry development has been heavily influenced by military and national security concerns during the Cold War era. In contrast, New Zealand's space sector has experienced rapid market-led commercial development. The book examines a diverse range of risks that can arise during space activities, including commercial space risks, space insurance, space debris, cybersecurity, and the risks associated with landing objects on the Moon.

To provide a comprehensive understanding of risk management in outer space activities, the book presents a series of space risk case studies. These case studies cover various aspects of space risk and offer practical insights into how risk can be managed effectively. The chapters dedicated to examining commercial space risks, space insurance, space debris, cybersecurity, and light pollution as a risk for astronomy provide valuable information for policy makers, risk professionals, and space enthusiasts alike.

The objective of this book is to offer a clear, practical, and informed approach to understanding risk management in outer space activities. It aims to provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with space exploration and to assist in developing effective risk management strategies for the future. Whether you are a policy maker, risk professional, space enthusiast, or simply interested in the evolving landscape of space activities, Risk Management in Outer Space Activities is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the risks and challenges involved in this field.

Weight: 397g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811647581
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022