Exclusive Use in an Inclusive Environment

Focusing on the non-appropriation principle, the book explores how it can coexist with international space law and private asteroid mining. By examining orbital use as a model, it illustrates how space resources can be utilized while respecting the rights of other users. A detailed review of property rights within the current legal framework helps differentiate lawful resource exploitation from unlawful appropriation, potentially facilitating a balanced asteroid mining regime that addresses both corporate interests and the global community's needs.