ABSTRACT
Space law has many varied elements or aspects. It has public international law elements and private international law elements. It has a national law aspect and hybrid aspects where these categories merge. It manifests within national legal systems as they cope with the problems of space within their jurisdictions, and as they seek to implement relevant international law. In addition there is now a large body of hybrid public/private arrangements. The literature of space law, both national and international, is considerable, if of variable quality. Much practical space law develops within the varied legal systems of the world, and particularly those of states that are space-active. The private international rules of a legal system can also be important for those working in space law. Well-drawn contracts should contain a clause agreeing the legal system to govern the interpretation of the contract and the forum for the settlement of any dispute.
