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Abstract
For better or worse, technology at heart is—except to the extent that artificial intelligence fundamentally becomes involved—not so much a creator as a facilitator and enhancer of human acts, actions and activities, allowing them to become more effective, less costly, or sometimes even just merely feasible. Perhaps nowhere that is more pertinent then when it comes to human activities in outer space, which are still overwhelmingly conducted remotely and hence crucially dependent on technology. Given that “the law” has always been geared to address humans and their acts, actions, and activities, this gives rise to a rather special approach to maintaining and further developing a legal regime for outer space. The present Article intends to address and assess some of the most pertinent aspects of the unique body of space law from precisely this perspective, to shed some light on how “the law” would, could, and/or should handle relevant human endeavours in or with regard to outer space, in particular in the context of legal responsibilities and liabilities.
Recommended Citation
Dunk, F.G. von der
(2025)
"Technology and the Unique Challenges of Applying Law to the Realm of Outer Space and Space Activities,"
Chicago Journal of International Law:
Vol. 26:
No.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/cjil/vol26/iss1/2