LEADER 05388nam 22006855 450 001 9910736008603321 005 20230730110911.0 010 $a981-9932-65-3 024 7 $a10.1007/978-981-99-3265-8 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC30669810 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL30669810 035 $a(DE-He213)978-981-99-3265-8 035 $a(PPN)272254339 035 $a(EXLCZ)9927895266300041 100 $a20230730d2023 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aCrimes in Outer Space$b[electronic resource] $ePerspectives from Law and Justice /$fby G. S. Sachdeva 205 $a1st ed. 2023. 210 1$aSingapore :$cSpringer Nature Singapore :$cImprint: Springer,$d2023. 215 $a1 online resource (277 pages) 225 1 $aIssues in Space,$x2662-9038 311 08$aPrint version: Sachdeva, G. S. Crimes in Outer Space Singapore : Springer,c2023 9789819932641 327 $aChapter I Crimes in Space: Illustrative Narratives -- Chapter II Past Instances of Near-Crimes in Space: The US -- Chapter III Past Instances of Near-Crimes in Space: The Others -- Chapter IV Crimes and Space Crimes: A General Discussion -- Chapter V Future Crimes in Space: A Visualisation -- Chapter VI Space Crimes through Technology: A New Trend -- Chapter VII Jurisdictional Issues: An Analysis -- Chapter VIII Legal Procedures under International Law: A Cumbrous Process -- Chapter IX Diverse Legal Systems: A Global View -- Chapter X Disparities in Legal Codes and Social Norms: Divergent Perceptions -- Chapter XI Appraisal and Solutions -- Chapter XII Some Conclusions. 330 $aThis book flags and contemplates the lurking problem of space crimes that may escalate and expand with diversification of space activities, greater footfall on the celestial bodies and passage of time, for the lack of appropriate solutions. It appraises the incumbent problems to evolve solutions and make recommendations regarding space crime situations. Recognizing current situation where commercial space travel has commenced, and space tourism is not far behind, the book takes a pole position on discussing the topic with its endemic challenges. Space transportation is expected to lead to commercial mining of celestial mineral resources from the Moon and asteroids, as has been found technically feasible and commercially viable. Space-specific products have been identified for industrial mining, processing, and manufacturing, for which manpower would be necessary, howsoever minimal, despite artificial intelligence devices. Blueprints for space habitations on the Moon and Mars are being prepared. In this scenario, where outer space and celestial bodies may soon be inhabited by multi-nationality, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural groupings of tourists, workers, and residents, given cramped and not so comfortable or private living spaces, attitudinal disparities and conflicting beliefs, differences, disputes, conflicts, and crimes are sure to raise their head. Economic activity and business culture may usher in crimes of competition and spying on intellectual property. Space crimes through technologies like cyber, lasers, etc., may also permeate the space domain for ill-intentioned abuses. The criminals may be individuals or collective groups or incognito terrorists. The book also discusses crimes and near-crimes that have already occurred in space but have been ignored or condoned. Absence of sovereignty on celestial bodies coupled with crimes in space or on celestial bodies, presents problems of jurisdiction, extradition, and other legal procedures. The dilemma of multi-national judicial systems, legal codes and norms of social justice need to be resolved by a specialized treaty reconciling major bends in the existing system vis-à-vis the nature of space crimes. Limitations in handling such crimes by the existing judicial system under established doctrines of international law by International Court of Justice or International Criminal Court, is highlighted in the book. It has strong take-aways for research scholars, law fraternity, diplomatic corps, judicial administration, policy-makers and the political class, enabling them to pro-actively initiate action for suitable answers. . 410 0$aIssues in Space,$x2662-9038 606 $aLaw of the sea 606 $aInternational law 606 $aAeronautics?Law and legislation 606 $aSpace 606 $aInternational relations 606 $aCrime 606 $aTechnology 606 $aLaw of the Sea, Air and Outer Space 606 $aSpace Studies 606 $aInternational Relations 606 $aCrime and Technology 615 0$aLaw of the sea. 615 0$aInternational law. 615 0$aAeronautics?Law and legislation. 615 0$aSpace. 615 0$aInternational relations. 615 0$aCrime. 615 0$aTechnology. 615 14$aLaw of the Sea, Air and Outer Space. 615 24$aSpace Studies. 615 24$aInternational Relations. 615 24$aCrime and Technology. 676 $a341.47 700 $aSachdeva$b G. S$01160270 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910736008603321 996 $aCrimes in Outer Space$93421423 997 $aUNINA