DOI: 10.5553/IISL/2021064005006

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An Analysis on the Regional Characteristics of National Space Law-Making

A Case Study Based on the Findings of the National Space Legislation Initiative
Authors Ikuko Kuriyama, Koichi Kikuchi, Yuri Ishizu en Hiromichi Kojima * xThis is the edited version of authors’ paper, IAC-21-E7.5.12, presented at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25-29 October 2021. The authors especially thank Prof. Aoki for her valuable input and advice in conducting this study. The authors also thank all the NSLI Study Group members for their contribution to the NSLI activities and input to this paper.
DOI 10.5553/IISL/2021064005006
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Ikuko Kuriyama
International Relations and Research Department, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Koichi Kikuchi
Legal and Compliance Division, General Affairs Department, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Yuri Ishizu
Legal and Compliance Division, General Affairs Department, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Hiromichi Kojima
International Affairs Division, International Relations and Research Department, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

    This paper intends to explore the characteristics of national space legislation in the Asia-Pacific region, mainly based on the findings of a report compiled by the National Space Legislation Initiative (NSLI) participated by experts and practitioners of space policy and law from nine States in the Asia-Pacific region. The report’s findings suggest that the private entities’ participation in the space activities is a major driving factor behind the enactment of national space laws. Through a detailed re-investigation of the report together with information obtained from interviews, material research and comparison with cases in other regions, authors found that the States’ political, juridical, geographical factors and legal culture are likely to be additional factors, and that these may be applicable to cases in other regions. Learning about the law-making experiences of other States, as NSLI has done, would be beneficial for States interested in establishing their own national space laws.

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This is the edited version of authors’ paper, IAC-21-E7.5.12, presented at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25-29 October 2021. The authors especially thank Prof. Aoki for her valuable input and advice in conducting this study. The authors also thank all the NSLI Study Group members for their contribution to the NSLI activities and input to this paper.

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