This book is based on the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Global Space Governance study commissioned by the 2014 Montreal Declaration that called upon civil society, academics, governments, the private sector, and other stakeholders to undertake an international interdisciplinary study. The study took three years to complete. It examines the drivers of space regulations and standards, key regulatory problems, and especially addresses possible improvements in global space governance. The world's leading experts led the drafting of chapters, with input from academics and knowledgeable professionals in the public and private sectors, intergovernmental organizations, and nongovernmental organizations from all the regions of the world with over 80 total participants. This book and areas identified for priority action are to be presented to the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and it is hoped will be considered directly or indirectly at the UNISPACE+50 event in Vienna, Austria, in 2018.The report, a collective work of all the contributors, includes objective analysis and frank statements expressed without pressure of political, national, and occupational concerns or interest. It is peer-reviewed and carefully edited to ensure its accuracy, preciseness, and readability. It is expected that the study and derivative recommendations will form the basis for deliberations and decisions at international conferences and meetings around the world on the theme of global space governance. This will hopefully include future discussion at the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

Delivers a fully up-to-date summary of the current international consensus on space activities, timed to coincide with the 4th Manfred Lachs International Conference on Conflicts in Space and the Rule of Law

lt; Small Satellites and Large Commercial Satellite Constellations.-16. Space Mining and Use of Space Natural Resources..- 17.  Cosmic Hazards and Planetary Defense.- 18.   Space Environmental Issues.- 19. Space Migration and Colonization.- 20.  The Role of Space in Long-Term Economic Development of Earth.- 21.  Extending the Benefits and Uses of Outer Space to All Humankind.- 22.  Capacity-Building in Global Space Governance.- 23. Conclusions, Consolidated Finding, and General Recommendations.-Appendices- Index.