Remote Sensing from outer space has been taking place since 1947, and despite continued development in the field, particularly following the launch of Sputnik 1, it was not until 1971 that the United Nations began to deal with the issue. This essay will look at the idea of remote sensing and its uses, and the regulation of remote sensing, with particular regard to the differing views of the developed and developing countries on this question. 'Remote sensing' is …
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…RES/41/65 UN Declaration on International Cupertino in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for the Benefit and in the Interest of all States, Taking into Particular Account the Needs of Developing Countries. A/RES/51/122 FCC decisions: Earthwatch Incorporated, 1 August 1995 C.Q. Christol, "The Modern International Law of Outer Space" S. Gorove, "Developments in Space Law" F. Lyall, "The UN Declaration of Legal Principles on Remote Sensing," 1988 IGARSS'88, vol. 2 1445 B. Reijnen, "Students' Textbook Space Law"