Welcome to the University of Nebraska College of Law's Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law Program Digital Commons page. Our LL.M. degree is the first of its kind in the United States and the only degree of its kind in the world taught in English. Since our beginning in 2008 we have expanded to offer a JSD and multiple Executive Certificate options. We have an outstanding faculty, including Professors Frans von der Dunk and Jack Beard, and Professors and Program Co-Directors Matthew Schaefer and Gus Hurwitz. We also have exceptional adjunct faculty who teach, and work, in areas of space law, cyber law, and telecommunications law.

This collection features the work of our faculty.

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2021

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Armed Conflicts in Outer Space: Which Law Applies?, Frans G. von der Dunk

2020

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SPACE, CYBER, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS LAW: 2019-2020 Annual Report, Matt Schaefer, Justin Hurwitz, Jack M. Beard, Frans von der Dunk, and Elsbeth Magilton

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Scoping National Space Law: The True Meaning of “National Activities in Outer Space” of Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Structuring the Governance of Space Activities Worldwide, Frans G. von der Dunk

2019

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International Satellite Law, Frans von der Dunk

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Legal Challenges in the Context of the European Space Policy, Frans von der Dunk

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The Regulation of Space Tourism, Frans G. von der Dunk

2018

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Who owns the moon? A space lawyer answers, Frans von der Dunk

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Billion-dollar questions? Legal aspects of commercial space activities, Frans von der Dunk

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Some Remarks Further to "Outer Space and International Geography: Article II and the Shape of Global Order" by P. J. Blount, Frans von der Dunk

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Their Use of Satellite Services and (Space) Law, Frans von der Dunk

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Asteroid Mining: International and National Legal Aspects, Frans G. von der Dunk

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¿De quién son la Luna y los demás cuerpos celestes?, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Private Property Rights and the Public Interest in Exploration of Outer Space, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The European Union and Space—Space for Competition?, Frans G. von der Dunk

2017

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Transfer of Ownership in Orbit: From Fiction to Problem, Frans von der Dunk

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Kiwis in Space: New Zealand’s “Outer Space and High-Altitude Activities Act”, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Space Law and GNSS—A Look at the Legal Frameworks for “Outer Space”, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The European Union and the Outer Space Treaty: Will the Twain Ever Meet?, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The Second African National Space Law: The Nigerian NASRDA Act and the Draft Regulations on Licensing and Supervision, Frans G. von der Dunk

2016

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Soft Law’s Failure on the Horizon: The International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities, Jack M. Beard

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Liability for Damage Caused by Small Satellites—A Non-Issue?, Frans von der Dunk

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Shaking the Foundations of the Law: Some Legal Issues Posed by a Detection of Extra-Terrestrial Life, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Space Traffic Management: A Challenge of Cosmic Proportions, Frans G. von der Dunk

2015

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The US Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015, Frans von der Dunk

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About the New PCA Rules and Their Application to Satellite Communication Disputes, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Effective Exercise of ‘In-Space Jurisdiction’: The US Approach and the Problems It Is Facing, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Legal Aspects of Navigation: The Cases for Privacy and Liability: An Introduction for Non-lawyers, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Legal Aspects of Satellite Communications—A Mini Handbook, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The “Space Side” to “Harmful Interference”—Evaluating Regulatory Instruments in Addressing Interference Issues in the Context of Satellite Communications, Frans G. von der Dunk

2014

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From Space Tourists to Unruly Passengers? The U.S. Struggle with "On-Orbit Jurisdiction", F. G. von der Dunk

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Federal versus State: Private Commercial Spaceflight Operator Immunity Regulation in the United States, Frans G. von der Dunk

2013

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Beyond What? Beyond Earth Orbit? . . . ! The Applicability of the Registration Convention to Private Commercial Manned Sub-Orbital Spaceflight, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Crossing a Rubycon? The International Legal Framework for ISOs—Before and After Privatization, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Cutting the Bread, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Maintaining the Master International Frequency Register, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Mixing U.S. and Dutch Approaches: Towards Curaçao’s Legislation on Private Commercial Spaceflight, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Outer Space Law Principles and Privacy, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The Integrated Approach—Regulating Private Human Spaceflight as Space Activity, Aircraft Operation, and High-Risk Adventure Tourism, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Trying to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole? Applying Air Law to Manned Commercial Spaceflight—The Case Study of Curaçao, Frans G. von der Dunk

2012

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Another Additional to National Space Legislation: The Austrian Outer Space Act, Adopted 6 December 2011, Frans G. von der Dunk

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A Tale of Two Oceans: Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space “Global Commons”, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Contradictio in terminis or Realpolitik? A Qualified Plea for a Role of 'Soft Law' in the Context of Space Activities, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Towards 'Flags of Convenience' in Space?, Frans G. von der Dunk

2011

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Liability and Insurance in the Context of National Authorisation, A. Kerrest de Rozavel and F. G. von der Dunk

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The Issue of National Security in the Context of National Space Legislation—Comparing European and Non-European States, F. G. von der Dunk

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A New 'Star' in the Firmament--Teaching Space and Telecoms Law as a Post-Graduate LL.M. Programme, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Introduction to National Space Legislation in Europe: Issues of Authorization of Private Space Activities in the Light of Developments in European Space Cooperation, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Space for Celestial Symphonies? Towards the Establishment of International Radio Quiet Zones, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Space Tourism, Private Spaceflight and the Law: Key Aspects, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Sun, Sea, Sand ... and Space: Launching Tourists into Outer Space from the Dutch Caribbean, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The Legal Framework for Space Projects in Europe: Aspects of Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The Origins of Authorisation: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law, Frans G. von der Dunk

2010

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Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Regulation of Space Activities in The Netherlands: From Hugo Grotius to the High Ground of Outer Space, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Too-Close Encounters of the Third Party Kind: Will the Liability Convention Stand the Test of the Cosmos 2251-Iridium 33 Collision?, Frans G. von der Dunk

2009

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A European “Equivalent” to United States Export Controls: European Law on the Control of International Trade in Dual-Use Space Technologies, Frans von der Dunk

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Space Law in the Age of the International Space Station, Frans von der Dunk

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Europe and the 'Resolution Revolution': 'European' Legal Approaches to Privacy and Their Relevance for Space Remote Sensing Activities, Frans G. von der Dunk

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European Satellite Earth Observation: Law, Regulations, Policies, Projects, and Programmes, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The International Law of Outer Space and Consequences at the National Level for India: Towards an Indian National Space Law?, Frans G. von der Dunk

2008

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Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty 'in the European Context', Frans von der Dunk

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As Space Law Comes to Nebraska, Space Comes Down to Earth, Frans von der Dunk

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Legal aspects of using space-derived geospatial information for emergency response, with particular reference to the Charter on Space and Major Disasters, Frans von der Dunk

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A Sleeping Beauty Awakens: The 1968 Rescue Agreement after Forty Years, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Defining Subject Matter under Space Law: Near Earth Objects versus Space Objects, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Treaty Law in Support of Climate Monitoring, Frans G. von der Dunk

2007

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Passing the Buck to Rogers: International Liability Issues in Private Spaceflight, Frans von der Dunk

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The 'S' of 'Security’: Europe on the Road to GMES, Frans von der Dunk

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Hosting Galileo Ground Stations, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Navigating Safely through the 21st Century: ICAO and the Use of GNSS in Civil Aviation, Frans G. von der Dunk

2006

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Fundamental Provisions for National Space Laws, Frans von der Dunk

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Space for Tourism? Legal Aspects of Private Spaceflight for Tourist Purposes, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Towards Monitoring Galileo: The European GNSS Supervisory Authority in statu nascendi = Zur künftigen Überwachungsagentur des Galileo Systems, Vers une autorité de surveillance du système Galileo, Frans G. von der Dunk

2005

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Bringing Space Law into the Commercial World: Property Rights without Sovereignty, Henry R. Hertzfeld and Frans von der Dunk

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Big Brother or Eye in the Sky? Legal Aspects of Space-Based Geo-lnformation for Disaster Management, Frans von der Dunk

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Current and Future Development of National Space Law and Policy, Frans von der Dunk

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Intellectual Property Rights as Revenue-Generation for Galileo: To Own or Not to Own, That Is the Question, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Review of Aerospace Marketing Management, by Philippe Malaval and Christophe Bénaroya, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The Sky Is the Limit--But Where Does It End?, Frans G. von der Dunk

2004

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Liability for Global Navigation Satellite Services: A Comparative Analysis of GPS and Galileo, Frans von der Dunk

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Surreal Estate: Addressing the Issue of “Immovable Property Rights on the Moon”, Frans von der Dunk, E. Back-Impallomeni, S. Hobe, and R. M. Ramirez de Arellano

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Implementing the United Nations Outer Space Treaties, Frans G. von der Dunk

2003

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Quis Vadit cum Vobis, Galileo?, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Review of From Manganese Nodules to Lunar Regolith: A Comparative Legal Study of the Utilization of Natural Resources in the Deep Seabed and Outer Space, by Lotta Viikari, Frans G. von der Dunk

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The Registration Convention: Background and Historical Context, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Towards One Captain on the European Spaceship— Why the EU Should Join ESA, Frans G. von der Dunk

2002

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Earth Observation Data Policy in Europe: An Inventory of Legal Aspects and Legal Issues, Frans von der Dunk

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Non-discriminatory Data Dissemination in Practice, Frans von der Dunk

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United Nations Principles on Remote Sensing and the User, Frans von der Dunk

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Intellectual Property Rights as a Policy Tool for Earth Observation Data in Europe, Frans G. von der Dunk

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LAUNCHING ALCANTARA INTO THE GLOBAL SPACE ECONOMY - THE 2001 BRAZll..1AN NATIONAL SPACE LAW The Continuing Story Of National Implementation Of International Responsibility And Liability, Part II, Frans G. von der Dunk

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Ukrainian National Space Law from an International Perspective, Frans G. von der Dunk and Sergei A. Negoda

2001

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Space Debris and the Law, Frans von der Dunk

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Sovereignty Versus Space - Public Law and Private Launch in the Asian Context, Frans G. von der Dunk

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SPACE FOR DISPUTE SETTLEMENT MECHANISMS - DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS FOR SPACE? A few legal considerations, Frans G. von der Dunk

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VIKINGS FIRST IN NATIONAL SPACE LAW: OTHER EUROPEANS TO FOLLOW The Continuing Story Of National ImJ>lementation Of International Responsibility And Liability, Frans G. von der Dunk

2000

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LAUNCHING FROM 'DOWN UNDER': THE NEW AUSTRALIAN SPACE ACTIVITIES ACT OF 1998, Frans G. von der Dunk

1999

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International Organisations as Creators of Space Law: A Few General Remarks, Frans von der Dunk