Department of Law

Permanent URI for this communityhttps://ir.nbu.ac.in/handle/123456789/2864

The Institution was established as University Law College and was housed in the building of Arts. In the year 2000, it was upgraded to the status of a Department of University of North Bengal with a separate, distinct and prestigious location.

Browse

Filters

20241

Advanced Search

Filter by

Settings

Author: search.filters.author.Bandyopadhyay, RathinSubject: search.filters.subject.Outer Space Environment

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
  • Thumbnail Image
    ItemOpen Access
    An Introduction to the Regulation of Outer Space Environmental Pollution
    (University of North Bengal, 2024-03) Poddar, Arup; Bandyopadhyay, Rathin
    The development of outer space through exploration and exploitation has grown rapidly since the launch of Sputnik-I in 1957, bringing economic benefits and scientific progress. However, the space debris accumulation has created grave environmental challenges. Some 10 million kilograms of space debris, made up of fragments larger than 1 millimeter, challenge the sustainability of space activities. These debris particles can have high velocities and, therefore, they can pose threats to spacecraft, satellites, and even to the safety of astronauts. Despite enormous technological advances, the existing international agreements do not provide adequate definitions and proper mechanisms of functioning for the management of space debris. The existing legal frameworks, including the Outer Space Treaty and the Liability Convention, have not been designed to deal properly with the complexities involved in regulating and accounting for space debris. International cooperation and advanced legislation are necessary in order to mitigate the increase of space debris and make a sustainable use of outer space. It is in this regard that coordination in the use of technology and clarity in legal responsibilities become indispensable elements to protect space exploration in the future from a growing environmental threat—that is, space debris.