The Cold War The Space Race And The Law Of Outer Space

Author : Albert K. Lai
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000410877

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The Cold War, the Space Race, and the Law of Outer Space by Albert K. Lai Pdf

The Cold War, the Space Race, and the Law of Outer Space: Space for Peace tells the story of one of the United Nations’ most enduring and least known achievements: the adoption of five multilateral treaties that compose the international law of outer space. The story begins in 1957 during the International Geophysical Year, the largest ever cooperative scientific endeavor that resulted in the launch of Sputnik. Although satellites were first launched under the auspices of peaceful scientific cooperation, the potentially world-ending implications of satellites and the rockets that carried them was obvious to all. By the 1960s, the world faced the prospect of nuclear testing in outer space, the placement of weapons of mass destruction in orbit, and the militarization of the moon. This book tells the story of how the United Nations tried to seize the promise of peace through scientific cooperation and to ward off the potential for war in the Space Age through the adoption of the Outer Space Treaty, the Rescue and Return Agreement, the Liability Convention, the Registration Convention, and the Moon Agreement. Interdisciplinary in approach, the book will be of interest to scholars in law, history and other fields who are interested in the Cold War, the Space Race, and outer space law.

Author : Cassandra Steer,Matthew Hersch
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780197548684

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War and Peace in Outer Space by Cassandra Steer,Matthew Hersch Pdf

"Historically, strategic restraint was the dominant approach among nations active in outer space, all of whom understood that continued access to and use of space required holding back on threats or activities which might jeopardize the status quo of peace in space. However, recently there has been a discernible shift in international rhetoric towards a more offensive approach to defense in space. The U.S. move towards establishing a "Space Force" has been echoed by similar announcements in France and Japan. India launched an anti-satellite weapon test and announced proudly that it thereby joined the elite group of China, Russia and the U.S., who have all demonstrated this capability in the past. And as technologies in space advance, along with our terrestrial dependence on space-based systems for our peaceful civilian lives and for support of terrestrial warfare, the political stability of this vulnerable environment comes under threat. These factors, combined with a lack of transparency about actual capabilities and intentions on the part of all major players in space, creates a cyclical escalation which has led some commentators to describe this as a return to a Cold War-type arms race, and to the foreseeability of a space-based conflict. Due to many unique characteristics of the space domain, an armed conflict in space would be catastrophic for all players, including neutral States, commercial actors, and international civil society. Due to the specificity of the space domain, specialized expertise must be provided to decision-makers, and interdisciplinary opinions must be sought from a multitude of stakeholders. To that end, this volume provides a wide spectrum of perspectives from experts who have engaged together at a conference hosted by the Center for Ethics in the Rule of Law to discuss these issues. Ethical, legal and policy solutions are offered here by those with experience in the space sector, including academia, legal practitioners, military lawyers and operators, diplomats and policy advisors"--

Author : Walter A. McDougall
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004435420

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The Heavens and the Earth by Walter A. McDougall Pdf

McDougall covers the first twenty-five years of space travel, from Sputnick to the Pioneer 10, including the industry surrounding space exploration, political machinations relevant to the Cold War, and social effects from an age where "the heavens" were transformed into "outer space."

Author : Von Hardesty,Gene Eisman
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781426202094

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Epic Rivalry by Von Hardesty,Gene Eisman Pdf

When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon in 1969, they personified an almost unimaginable feat—the incredibly complex task of sending humans safely to another celestial body. This extraordinary odyssey, which grew from the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, was galvanized by the Sputnik launch in 1957. To mark the fiftieth anniversary of Sputnik, National Geographic recaptures this gripping moment in the human experience with a lively and compelling new account. Written by Smithsonian curator Von Hardesty and researcher Gene Eisman, Epic Rivalry tells the story from both the American and the Russian points of view, and shows how each space-faring nation played a vital role in stimulating the work of the other. Scores of rare, unpublished, and powerful photographs recall the urgency and technical creativity of both nations' efforts. The authors recreate in vivid detail the "parallel universes" of the two space exploration programs, with visionaries Wernher von Braun and Sergei Korolev and political leaders John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev at the epicenters. The conflict between countries, and the tense drama of their independent progress, unfolds in vivid prose. Approaching its subject from a uniquely balanced perspective, this important new narrative chronicles the epic race to the moon and back as it has never been told before—and captures the interest of casual browsers and science, space, and history enthusiasts alike.

Author : David Scott,Alexei Leonov
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781466859272

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Two Sides of the Moon by David Scott,Alexei Leonov Pdf

Growing up on either side of the Iron Curtain, David Scott and Alexei Leonov experienced very different childhoods but shared the same dream to fly. Excelling in every area of mental and physical agility, Scott and Leonov became elite fighter pilots and were chosen by their countries' burgeoning space programs to take part in the greatest technological race ever-to land a man on the moon. In this unique dual autobiography, astronaut Scott and cosmonaut Leonov recount their exceptional lives and careers spent on the cutting edge of science and space exploration. With each mission fraught with perilous risks, and each space program touched by tragedy, these parallel tales of adventure and heroism read like a modern-day thriller. Cutting fast between their differing recollections, this book reveals, in a very personal way, the drama of one of the most ambitious contests ever embarked on by man, set against the conflict that once held the world in suspense: the clash between Russian communism and Western democracy. Before training to be the USSR's first man on the moon, Leonov became the first man to walk in space. It was a feat that won him a place in history but almost cost him his life. A year later, in 1966, Gemini 8, with David Scott and Neil Armstrong aboard, tumbled out of control across space. Surviving against dramatic odds-a split-second decision by pilot Armstrong saved their lives-they both went on to fly their own lunar missions: Armstrong to command Apollo 11 and become the first man to walk on the moon, and Scott to perform an EVA during the Apollo 9 mission and command the most complex expedition in the history of exploration, Apollo 15. Spending three days on the moon, Scott became the seventh man to walk on its breathtaking surface. Marking a new age of USA/USSR cooperation, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project brought Scott and Leonov together, finally ending the Cold War silence and building a friendship that would last for decades. Their courage, passion for exploration, and determination to push themselves to the limit emerge in these memoirs not only through their triumphs but also through their perseverance in times of extraordinary difficulty and danger.

Author : David Randolph Scott
Publisher : Acorn Independent Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Outer space
ISBN : 1908318139

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Two Sides of the Moon by David Randolph Scott Pdf

Author : Jordan Johnson
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502627322

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Sputnik and the Space Race by Jordan Johnson Pdf

In the late 1950s, space became the new source of conflict for the United States and the Soviet Union. The world changed in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik. The world's first satellite, Sputnik prompted advances in science and technology. Each side was determined to demonstrate technological acumen and military prowess through the ultimate space race. This book explores how technological power was used in the fight for political dominance.

Author : Michael Sheehan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134151370

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The International Politics of Space by Michael Sheehan Pdf

The year 2007 saw the fiftieth anniversary of the Space Age, which began with the launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in October 1957. Space is crucial to the politics of the postmodern world. It has seen competition and cooperation in the past fifty years, and is in danger of becoming a battlefield in the next fifty. The International Politics of Space is the first book to bring these crucial themes together and provide a clear and vital picture of how politically important space has become, and what its exploitation might mean for all our futures. Michael Sheehan analyzes the space programmes of the United States, Russia, China, India and the European Space Agency, and explains how central space has become to issues of war and peace, international law, justice and international development, and cooperation between the worlds leading states. It highlights the significance of China and India’s commitment to space, and explains how the theories and concepts we use to describe and explain space are fundamental to the possibility of avoiding conflict in space in the future.

Author : William H. Schauer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCAL:B3810272

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The Politics of Space by William H. Schauer Pdf

Author : United States. Office of Armed Forces Information and Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951D034377563

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Outer Space by United States. Office of Armed Forces Information and Education Pdf

Author : David Scott,Alexei Leonov,Christine Toomey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : 0743259734

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Two Sides of the Moon by David Scott,Alexei Leonov,Christine Toomey Pdf

A unique dual autobiography of astronaut and cosmonaut, who recount their adventures on the cutting edge of space exploration - from different sides of the Iron Curtain.

Author : David|Leonov Scott (Alexei|Toomey, Christine)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1908318155

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Two Sides Of The Moon : Our Story Of The Cold War Space Race by David|Leonov Scott (Alexei|Toomey, Christine) Pdf

Author : Annette Froehlich,Vincent Seffinga
Publisher : Springer
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030060251

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The United Nations and Space Security by Annette Froehlich,Vincent Seffinga Pdf

This book provides a detailed analysis on the history and development of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) and the Conference on Disarmament (CD) and the coordination and cooperation between these two fora. Furthermore, it discusses the future challenges that these fora will have to deal with and conclude in which way the current system can change to cope with the evolution of space matters. This is necessary for the proper discussion of space matters because these matters cannot simply be divided between military and non-military, but are interrelated.

Author : John Choi
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725342132

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Reaching for the Moon by John Choi Pdf

During the 1950s, America and the Soviet Union were locked in an intense political and military standoff called the Cold War. Out of this competition came the greatest adventure of mankind to date: humans left Earth and went into space, changing history forever. Through accessible yet engaging text, captivating photographs, and informative sidebars, readers will learn about the first rockets launched during World War II, and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin who was the first man in space. Details of the long and dangerous trip when Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins finally set foot on the moon will enrapture readers. Students will explore how past successes and failures have led to present-day accomplishments.

Author : Bhupendra Jasani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000263114

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Outer Space - A New Dimension of the Arms Race by Bhupendra Jasani Pdf

This book, first published in 1982, analyses the prospects of the Cold War superpowers arms race spilling into outer space. A SIPRI-organized symposium in 1981 discussed the consequences of the militarization of outer space, as well as further arms control and disarmament measures. This book presents the findings of 20 eminent scientists, lawyers and diplomats from 12 different countries.