Legal Frameworks for the Sustainable Use of Outer Space for Energy Security, Equity and Prosperity for All States
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2024
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The Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy
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The world energy crisis is real and this has been caused, among many reasons,
by overpopulation, international wars and natural disasters. The energy
shortfall and the demand for more energy options have raised worries among
active players in the energy sector. The current trend is to explore renewable
energy resources; however, the energy class from outer space has yet to be
explored and offers a wide range of alternatives. It is crucial to note that
abundant energy can be extracted from the sun, and solar energy has
previously been employed on the terrestrial earth to address some energy
restrictions. However, weather fluctuations significantly reduce the
usefulness of solar power. One significant disadvantage of exploring and
using renewable energy from outer space is the necessity for an appropriate
legal and administrative framework to regulate energy-tapping activities. This
research examines the factors militating against the effective use of energy
from outer space. It sheds light on environmental and health laws and human
considerations. It also examined the Space Treaties and other relevant Laws
regulating the activities carried out in outer space. The research makes
recommendations on how to tap into the use of renewable energy from outer
space.
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