International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above their territory. What do you understand by ‘airspace’? What are the implications of these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges which this poses and suggest ways to contain the threat.

India has emerged as a mighty and responsible space power. With launch of more than 25 satellites in one go, India has proven its scientific and technological ability to the world.

However, there is a need for a space law that protects country's sovereign, public & commercial interests.

This is because, we depend on other countries for most of our space programmes and there is an implicit contract of sharing our critical information with our partners.

Most of the programmes, supported by other countries lead to excessive loss of our foreign reserves.

Our commercial interests are also harmed due to lack of pricing policy and when it comes to launching satellites of other countries.

Thus, we need a space law that will protect country's sovereignty, public & commercial interests.