Legal Challenges to the Construction and Operation of Small Satellite Constellations

IF 0.2 Q4 LAW
Chandaphan Suwijak, Shouping Li
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Abstract

The emergence of the construction and operation of a small satellite constellation in Low Earth orbit (LEO) to beam high-speed Internet to all parts of the world is a relatively new development in the use of outer space. States, international intergovernmental organizations, and private companies plan to deploy small satellites into Earth’s orbit because this effort is inexpensive and expandable, especially in the area of commercial activities. This movement will provide an essential tool to achieve sustainable development goals, especially for developing countries. However, it could also bring legal challenges because there is now a lack of binding regulations regarding the increasing risks of orbital collision, the proliferation of space debris, the satellite network service, and the rational, efficient, and economical use of a radio frequency allocation and the harmful interference caused by small satellite constellations in LEO. These issues could have an impact on the long-term sustainability of space activities.
小卫星星座建设与运行面临的法律挑战
在近地轨道建设和运行小型卫星星座,向世界各地发送高速互联网,是利用外层空间的一个相对较新的发展。各国、国际政府间组织和私营公司计划将小型卫星部署到地球轨道,因为这一努力成本低廉且可扩展,特别是在商业活动领域。这一运动将成为实现可持续发展目标的重要工具,特别是对发展中国家而言。然而,它也可能带来法律挑战,因为目前在轨道碰撞风险增加、空间碎片扩散、卫星网络服务、合理、高效和经济地使用无线电频率分配以及低轨道小卫星星座造成的有害干扰等方面缺乏具有约束力的规定。这些问题可能对空间活动的长期可持续性产生影响。
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