Space Insurance and the Law

Maximizing Private Activities in Outer Space

Andrea J. Harrington, Dean of Space Education (Interim), Associate Professor of Military and Security Studies, Air University, US

This astute and comprehensive book provides in-depth analysis of the space sector with an ‘insurance as governance’ approach. Chapters highlight and examine the key aspects of this important subject including space tourism, risk mitigation and insurance requirements. The author also gives a fresh and contemporary insight into topics such as the influences of international space law, international air law and US domestic space law.

‘Dr. Harrington has assembled a thorough treatise on space law and insurance, with exceptional detail on the foundations of risk management. Her analysis of insurance as governance, particularly with respect to treaty compliance and national sovereignty explores the details of insurance contracts and their benefits and limitations. Finally, her bibliography and footnotes provide a remarkable resource for students and practitioners alike.’
– Chris Kunstadter, Global Head of Space, AXA XL, United States

‘Legal certainty is imperative for smooth and conflict-free operations, both political and commercial. The lack or tardiness of government space regulations should be filled by alternative modes of global space governance. One of such means is “insurance as governance” as innovatively conceived and brilliantly explained by Andrea Harrington in her book on Space Insurance and the Law. This book, the first of its kind, is an impressive and pioneer work of practical value and academic knowledge and is indispensable for all in the space industry, governments and academia.’
– Ram Jakhu, McGill University, Canada