The New Laws of Outer Space: Ethics, Legislation, and Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Ugo PAGALLO. Oxford, Great Britain, and New York, USA: Hart Publishing, an Imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024. 240 pp. Hardcover: AUD180. 00; Softcover: AUD89. 99; eBook (pdf): AUD162. 00.

Key Points

• The book aims to address the ethical and legislative challenges posed by artificial intelligence in outer space governance.
• Analysis of existing ethical frameworks and legislation related to outer space.
• Examination of the role of artificial intelligence in space exploration and its implications.
• Proposals for new legislative measures to ensure ethical governance.
• Identifies gaps in current legislation concerning AI and space activities.
• Suggests the need for international cooperation to address ethical concerns.
• Proposes specific reforms to enhance governance structures in outer space.