1. The comparison will be based, principally, on the examination of statutory instruments, both primary and subordinate legislation, and other government developments, such as the adoption of policy documents and space programs. Judicial decisions in the space field are scarce, and in most jurisdictions they are non existent. Therefore, practically no reference will be made to court decisions. K. Schadbach, “The Benefits of Comparative Law: A Continental European View”, 16 B.U. Int’l L.J. at 331.
2. A/AC.105/C.2/L.224.
3. “Commercial Space”, supra note 7 at 33.
4. Gerhard & Schrogl, supra note 52 at 20.
5. R. Bender, Space Transport Liability: National and International Aspects (The Hague: Martinus Nijhoff, 1995) at 208.