JOURNAL OF SPACE LAW VOLUME 5, NUMBERS 1 & 2 1977 Published by the L.Q.C. Lamar Society ofInrernational Law of rhe University of Mississippi School of Law JOURNAL OF SPACE LA W VOLUME 5 SPRING & FALL 1977 NUMBERS 1&2 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD HAROLD BERGER D. GOEDHUIS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania London, England ALDO ARMANDO COCCA MYRES S. McDOUGAL Buenos Aires, Argentina New Haven, Connecticut I. H. PH. DIEDERIKS-VERSCHOOR FRANK E. MOSS Baarn, Holland Washington, D. C. ERNSTFASAN EUGENE PEPIN Neunkirchen, Austria Paris, France EDWARD R. FINCH,JR. MICHAEL S. SMIRNOFF New York, N.Y. Belgrade, Yugoslavia ElLENE GALLOWAY ISODORO ZANOTTI Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C. STEPHEN GOROVE, Chairman University, Mississippi All correspondence with reference to this publication should be directed to the Journal of Space Law, University of Mississippi Law Center, University, Mississippi 38677. Journal o/Space Law. The subscription rate for 1978 is U.S. $15.00 (domestic) and $17.00 (foreign) for two issues (or one combined issue). Single issues may be ordered at $9.00 pet issue. Copytight© Journal of Space Law 1977 Suggested abbreviation: J. Space L. JOURNAL OF SPACE LA W A journal devoted to the legal problems arising out of man's activities in outer space. VOLUME 5 SPRING & FALL 1977 NUMBERS 1&2 CONTENTS The Fifth Anniversary of the Journal of Space Law ARTICLES Eilene Galloway, Introduction to the Symposium on International Organizations and the Law ofOuter Space. 3 Peter Jankowitsch, Contributions of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses ofOuter Space: An OvervIew........................ 7 J. H. Carver, The SCIentific and Technical Sub-Committee of the Unzted Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses ofOuter SPace .............. 17 KwenChen, Pending Issues Before the Legal Sub-Committee ofthe United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses ofOuter SPace .... ,......... 29 Hans Kaltenecker, The New European Space Agency . 37 Stephen E. Doyle, INMARSAT: The International Maritime Satellite Organization-Ong,ins and Structure . .. 45 . Richard R. Colino, International Cooperation Between Communications Satellite Systems: An OvervIew ofCurrent Practices and Future Prospects .. 65 Richard E. Butler, World Administrative Radio Conference for Planning Broadcasting Satellite Service . 93 Ronald F. Stowe, The Development of International Law Relating to Remote Sensing ofthe Earth from Outer Space ............. .. 101 Lubos Perek, SCIentific Criteria for the Delimitation ofOuter Space ...... 111 I.H. Ph. Diederiks-Verschoor and W. Paul Gormley, The Future Legal Status ofNongovernmental Entities In Outer Space: Pnvate Indzviduals and Companzes as Subjects and Beneficiaries ofInternational Space Law 125 SPECIAL PEA TIJRES Current Documents. .. 157 The Arab Corporation For Space Communications. .. 157 Events ofInterest . .. 175 1. New York Conference on "Remote Sensing-Legal and Policy Considerations," March 28,1977 ... ... ... 175 2. International Colloquium on Product Liability in Air and Space Transporration, Cologne, Germany, March 31-Apri12, 1977. .. 175 3. Other Events ... .. ... .. .... 176 4. Brief News . .. 177 Book Reviews. .. 179 Gorove, S., Studies in Space Law: Its Challenges and Prospects (Bilene Galloway) . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 179 Piradov, A. S., International Space Law (Bilene Galloway) . .. 180 G6rbiel, A. ,Legal Status afOuter Space (Bilene Galloway) . .. 183 United Nations, SPace Activities and Resources (Bilene Galloway) . .. 184 NASA, Aeronautics and Space Report ofthe President: 1976 Activities (Bilene Galloway) . .. 186 Recent Publications. .. .. ... 187 Books. .. .. 187 Arricles. .. .. 187 Official Publications . .. 189 Miscellaneous . .. 191 Index to Volume 5 . .. 195 JOURNAL OF SPACE LAW A publication of the L.Q.C. Lamat Society ofIntemational Law of the University of Mississippi School ofLaw VOLUMES SPRING & FALL 1977 NUMBERS 1&2 EDITORIAL BOARD CHARLES DAVID SWENSON Editor-in-Chief KAY BEEVERS COBB Assistant Editot JOHN WELCH NARRON LAMPTON O'NEAL WILLIAMS Anicles Editor Research Editor EDWIN EUGENE KERSTINE JERRYL. DeLAUGHTER Index Editor Business Manager STAFF Roben S. Addison Jane Rials McWilliams David M. Armstrong John David Price Thomas W. Avent,Jr. William N. Reed George V. Chesteen Gail B. Richards FrankJohn Dantone Gwen E. Seaquist Albert G. Delgadillo Thomas S. Shuler Walter Reed Hillen Joseph K. Turner, III Emile W. Holiner Clarence O. Turner, N Gay Dawn Home Walter G. Watkins,Jr. John M. McCollouch Harry M. Yoste,Jr. FACULTY ADVISOR DR. STEPHEN GOROVE THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JOURNAL OF SPACE LAW This year marks the ftfth anniversary of the establishment of the journal ofSpace Law. The founding of a law journal dedicated to the fteld of space law was proposed by Dr. Stephen Gorove in 1970. After two years of preparatory efforts, the journal was established in 1973 under the direction and guidance of Dr. Gorove and with the enthusiastic support of a group of ambitious students. Thejournal began operations as and remains the only legal periodical in the world devoted exclusively to the legal problems arising out of man's activities in space. Since its humble beginning thejournal has made great progress toward the ultimate goal of national and international recognition as a leading legal periodical of the Space Age. The ftrst ftve years of development of thejournal ofSpace Law have been extremely rewarding. The success of the journal is the result of several primary factors. First, the journal has beneftted from the able leadership of enthusiastic student editors, namely: John H. Fitch,Jr. and John M. McCarty in 1973; Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz and John H. Crouch in 1974-75; and Paul B. Henderson and Arlin C. Ruthven in 1976. This involvement by leading students in the editorial process has enabled the journal to remain a viable force within the student body. Second, the support of the world­ renowned members of the Editorial Advisory Board has been invaluable. These leading authoriries have not only given generous counsel but have also been instrumental in contributing to almost every issue of thejournal. Third, the growth in recognition of the journal is a manifestation of the growing world-wide interest in space law. Thejournal has responded in direct relation to this increased interest in space law with symposia and articles on the most important space law issues. Finally, the past ftve years of success of the journal cannot be adequately recounted without recognition of the instrumental work of Dr. Stephen Gorove. Dr. Gorove in his role as Chairman of the Editorial Advisory Board and faculty advisor has remained the driving and stabilizing force behind the development of thejournal. It is Dr. Gorove who has the most claim to the past and continuing success of thejournal. This issue of thejournal represents the culmination of the past ftve years of success. Since the inaugural issue of the journal in 1973 was a symposium on ' 'Earth Resources Survey Satellites and International Law" it is fttting that the ftfth anniversary issue is also a symposium. This issue is devoted exclusively to "International Organizations and the Law of Outer Space." Each article either concerns an international organization and its current role in space law development or the article is written by a leading authority within an international organization about an important space law issue. Thejournal is especially pleased that Mrs. Eilene Galloway graciously consented to serve as guest editor for this issue. Mrs. Galloway is presently the Vice-President of the International Institute of Space Law and is President of the Theodore von Karman Memorial Foundation, Inc. In addition, Mrs. Galloway acts as a consultant on international space activities to the United States Senate. Mrs. Galloway has contributed 1 2 JOURNAL OF SPA CELA IV Vol. 5, Nos, 1&2 significantly to the development of the current issue. In addition to authoring the Introduction to this Symposium and writing the book reviews, she has been instrumental in soliciting articles, providing materials and generous advice, TheJoumal is deeply grateful to Mrs, Eilene Galloway, The future development of the Journal is promlSlng, Plans are underway for moving into the new University of Mississippi Law Center which will provide increased office space and an international space law libraty in thejournal offices, It is also hoped that there will be an increase in the size of the editorial staff, as well as editorial responsibilities. especially in relation to student contributions in the form of notes or comments, In the long range there are plans for the foundation of an editorial alumni group, creation of scholarship opportunities for editors, recognition for outstanding student writing, and more symposia on leading space law issues. Those of us who have been closely associated with theJoumal are indeed proud of its development over the past five years. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary it is expected that theJoumai will have an even greater claim to recognition in the family of leading legal periodicals, The national and international interests surrounding the legal issues of remote sensing. space colonization, satellite communications. solar energy, and the space shuttle are increasing at an enormous rate, The future development of space law and of theJournal ofSpace Law itself appears bright and we look forward to the next five years with great anticipation, Charles Dav,d Swenson Editor-in-Chief Eilene M. Galloway Vice-President of the International Institute