The book analyses a broad range of relevant aspects as the outer space
and cyber space domain do not only present analogies but are also
strongly interrelated. This may occur on various levels by technologies
but also in regard to juridical approaches, each nevertheless keeping
its particularities. Since modern societies rely increasingly on space
applications that depend on cyber space, it is important to investigate
how cyberspace and outer space are connected by their common challenges.
Furthermore, this book discusses not only questions around their
jurisdictions, but also whether the private space industry can escape
jurisdiction by dematerializing the space resource commercial processes
and assets thanks to cyber technology. In addition, space and cyberspace
policies are analysed especially in view of cyber threats to space
communications. Even the question of an extra-terrestrial citizenship in
outer space and cyberspace may raise new views. Finally, the
interdependence between space and cyberspace also has an important role
to play in the context of increasing militarization and emerging
weaponization of outer space. Therefore, this book invites questioning
the similarities and interrelations between Outer Space and Cyber Space
in the same way as it intends to strengthen them.