| Summary: | The purpose of the thesis is to explore to what extent, if any, has the principle of the common heritage of mankind been implemented in the practice of states and in what areas. With that objective in mind, various fields of international law are critically canvassed, including the Antarctic Treaty, the Outer Space Treaty and the U.N. Convention on the law of the Sea, plus such international organizations as the European Space Agency and INMARSAT, all with the view to finding the best model for the application of the principle of the Common Heritage of Mankind to Outer Space. The thesis recommends the establishment of a special outer space organization as the best way to satisfy the needs of the developing countries and their expectations.
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