PP852
Analítico de Periódico
DEPLANO, Rossana
The Artemis accords : evolution or revolution in international space law? / Rossana Deplano
International and Comparative Law Quarterly, v.70 n.3 (July 2021), p.799-819
DIREITO INTERNACIONAL PÚBLICO, DIREITO INTERNACIONAL DO ESPAÇO, TRATADOS INTERNACIONAIS
Adopted in October 2020, the Artemis Accords are a set of 13 provisions establishing a principled framework for the sustainable human exploration of the Moon and the other celestial bodies, including the exploitation of their natural resources. This article examines the extent to which the Artemis Accords comply with international law and international standards. It argues that, while rooted on the provisions of the Outer Space Treaty, the Artemis Accords introduce a significant innovation in international space law by replacing the anticipatory approach to the regulation of outer space activities with the staged principle of adaptive governance.