Universität Wien

030518 KU General Legal Framework of the Use of Outer Space Technologies (2010W)

1.50 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Online-Anmeldung via Moodle: 5.9.2010 bis 20.10.2010

Vorbesprechung: Mi, 13.10.2010, 16:30-18:00 Uhr, Sem 52

Exam:
11.1.2011, 12-13.00 a.m. (PC room, Schenkenstraße)

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 20.10. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 03.11. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM61 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
  • Wednesday 10.11. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Wednesday 01.12. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 15.12. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This elective course will provide an overview of the legal framework for activities in outer space and for the use of outer space technology. At the outset, general principles of space law as a branch of international law will be discussed. Furthermore, other obligations of States and private actors will be addressed. The course will deal with legal questions connected to different kinds of space activities, be it for commercial, scientific, security, or other purposes. The interaction of the different actors in the use of outer space technology will also be analysed, particularly in view of increased privatisation.
This course is part of the specialization ("Wahlfachkorb") in "The Law of International Relations" and "Law and Technology". It will prepare for participation in "Special Legal Issues of the Use of Outer Space Technologies".
The course is open also to international students, in particular Erasmus and Australian exchange students. Requirements: Fluency in English and basic knowledge in international law.
Guest speaker: Dr. Werner Balogh (UN Office of Outer Space Affairs)

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation in class, e-learning and written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A sound general understanding of the nature of Space Law as a field of study and of some of the perspectives from which the use of space technologies are analysed; a substantial awareness of new developments in space activities; a developed appreciation of some of the main contemporary issues of the peaceful use of Outer Space.

Examination topics

Students are expected to read assigned text chapter and supported resources; they are encouraged to participate in discussions and to prepare short oral presentations. Several excursions (to the UN and to ESPI) will be organised. The final exam will be a written test (in English).

Reading list

Gerhard Hafner, Der Weltraum, in: Neuhold/Hummer/Schreuer (Hrsg.), Österreichisches Handbuch des Völkerrechts (4. Aufl. 2004) 436-443
Marietta Benkö and Kai-Uwe Schrogl (ed.), Essential Air and Space Law. Current Problems and Perspectives for Future Regulation (2005)
Further material will be distributed in the course

Association in the course directory

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