The law of outer space : an experience in contemporary law-making / by Manfred Lachs ; edited by Tanja Masson-Zwaan, Stephan Hobe.

"Re-issued on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the International Institute of Space Law."

Originally published: Leiden : Sijthoff, 1972.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preliminary Material / Manfred Lachs -- Introduction / Manfred Lachs -- The New Horizon of International Law / Manfred Lachs -- The New Chapter of International Law / Manfred Lachs -- First Stages of International Co-Operation / Manfred Lachs -- The Legal Regime of Outer Space and Celestial Bodies / Manfred Lachs -- The Frontiers of Outer Space / Manfred Lachs -- The Legal Situation of Objects Launched into Outer Space and of Astronauts / Manfred Lachs -- Assistance to Astronauts, Return of Astronauts and Space Objects / Manfred Lachs -- Space Telecommunications / Manfred Lachs -- Peaceful Use–Arms and Armament / Manfred Lachs -- Rights and Obligations of States / Manfred Lachs -- Responsibility / Manfred Lachs -- The Law-Making Process / Manfred Lachs -- Conclusions / Manfred Lachs -- Annexes / Manfred Lachs -- Annex II. Rescue Agreement / Manfred Lachs -- Annex III. Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects / Manfred Lachs -- Selected Bibliography / Manfred Lachs -- Index / Manfred Lachs -- About the International Institute of Space Law / Manfred Lachs.

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It is a remarkable achievement to write a book that almost four decades after its publication has lost virtually none of its relevance. Manfred Lachs’ famous treatise on the Law of Outer Space was originally published in 1972, yet it is still a classic and must-read text for space law students today, even though copies can nowadays be rarely found. The reissue of this remarkable work is therefore timely indeed. Its aim is to make the brilliance, foresight and clarity of Lachs’ thinking once more easily accessible to a new generation of scholars. Issued on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the International Institute of Space Law, of which Lachs was President, this volume reproduces the original text of Lachs' work in full, with a new preface, introduction and index supplied by the editors.