Enacting Space Law in Malaysia to Transfer Knowledge about Outer Space Engineering and Technology

Enacting Space Law in Malaysia to Transfer Knowledge about Outer Space Engineering and Technology
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© 2024 by IJETT Journal
Volume-72 Issue-6
Year of Publication : 2024
Author : Mohd Hafiz Safiai
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I6P123

How to Cite?

Mohd Hafiz Safiai, "Enacting Space Law in Malaysia to Transfer Knowledge about Outer Space Engineering and Technology," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 6, pp. 228-237, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I6P123

Abstract
In line with the technological advancement in today’s modern world, many nations embark upon steps to attain the highest achievement in development. Developed countries such as the United States of America (USA), Russia, Canada, Japan and China have shown their own capabilities in the field of space exploration through the creation and launch of satellites and other objects beyond the earth’s atmosphere. Even though such objects are out of the earth’s atmosphere, there should be, however, laws to control such activities. This study’s objective is to review affairs pertaining to the enactment of space law and its role in outer space activities. This review study used a qualitative method through the instruments of document analysis and observations. The results of this study found that it is indeed necessary and important to enact space laws to regulate and oversee all outer space activities. This matter is crucial in order to avoid any activities, such as in outer space, being carried out without any monitoring and control, which could eventually lead to catastrophes and negative impacts on earth ecosystems.

Keywords
Space law, Space engineering, Space technology, Space activities, Astronomy.

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