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An equitable and efficient use of outer space and its resources and the role of the UN, the ITU and state parties / Margaux Morssink -- The principle of equitable access in the age of mega-constellations / Matteo Cappella -- Legal aspects relating to satellite constellations / Ewan Wright -- The rise of the LEO: Is there a need to create a distinct legal regime for constellations of satellites? / Alice Rivière -- The future impact of the ITU regulatory framework on large constellations of satellites / Claudiu Mihai Tăiatu -- The sustainability of large satellite constellations: Challenges for space law / Vinicius Aloia -- Answering an orbit full of questions: A proposed framework to provide legal certainty on the current and future state of the law regulating satellite constellations / Anton de Waal Alberts.

The book analyzes the various legal and political concepts to resolve the problem of the existing space debris in outer space and which measures have been taken to avoid space debris or to reduce potential space debris in the course of future space missions. From a scientific and technical point of view various studies are ongoing to analyze the feasibility of active debris removal. Nevertheless it has to be highlighted that outer space is an international area where various actors with different legal and political concepts are operating, a situation that leads to different approaches concerning such activities

The volume provides analyses and evaluations of the continuing importance of Europe's autonomy in its access to space as a key driver in the development of European space capabilities. From a detailed historical analysis of some of the pitfalls of dependence in the space industry, experts analyse the full range of current European space capabilities and identify areas where autonomy is both possible and required, even in a situation of severe budgetary constraints. The contributions present a comprehensive overview of European efforts in a broad range of areas including energy, culture, science, and security; access to space, space applications, human spaceflight, security and space situational awareness, and strategic issues. They make a cogent strategic and economic case for policy makers to continue to bear in mind the importance of autonomous space capabilities, even in an interdependent globalised world.

The Yearbook is a unique source of information on the year in space and an in-depth study of the main events and relevant trends in the various fields related to space policy. For that purpose, ten prominent researchers contribute articles to specific topics of particular relevance. In addition to those external contributions, the European Space Policy Institute provides a comprehensive analysis of the space sector and a unique compilation of important facts and figures, including a chronology, a review of the space activities in selected countries and a bibliography. All those elements make E