ABSTRACT
The essence of international space law can be captured through global principles, space treaties, resolutions, and national space laws of States. Dynamism in the field is reflected in the bid to identify and regulate the challenges concerning outer space. In this regard, the commonly advanced views on international space law include that there should be reforms in the existing treaty frameworks, either through amendments to existing treaties or through the adoption of new ones, and that there should be more clarity on the responsibility of States towards the treaties they are not a party to. This chapter comprehensively presents the international space rules and principles and mentions the areas seeking reforms and meaningful engagement.
