Software certification as a limit on liability: the case of cubesat operations

Marco Crepaldi, Ross Horne, Sjouke Mauw

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Abstract

This interdisciplinary chapter adopts perspectives from both space law and software engineering. To see how these remote disciplines impact each other, it is necessary to begin by explaining our argument in such a way that legal experts can understand why they should be aware of software engineering professional standards. Correspondingly, basic legal notions are introduced to provide software engineers with the legal context required to confirm our reasoning. Such interactions are essential for strengthening the transnational interdisciplinary networks of governments and professional bodies that influence space policy.2 Moreover, this work appeals to space program managers, policy makers, and regulators due to its implications.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpace Law in a Networked World
EditorsP.J. Blount, Mahulena Hofmann
Place of PublicationLeiden
PublisherBrill Nijhoff
Chapter7
Pages162-186
Number of pages25
Volume19
ISBN (Print)9789004527270
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Feb 2023

Publication series

NameStudies in Space Law
Volume19
ISSN (Print)1871-7659

Keywords

  • space law
  • software engineering
  • cubesats

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