‘Who Owns Outer Space?’ wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

TORONTO – A book about the legal implications of developing outer space has won the $60,000 Donner Prize. The award for the best public policy book by a Canadian went [...]

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Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! TORONTO - A book about the legal implications of developing outer space has won the $60,000 Donner Prize. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? TORONTO – A book about the legal implications of developing outer space has won the $60,000 Donner Prize. The award for the best public policy book by a Canadian went to “Who Owns Outer Space? International Law, Astrophysics, and the Sustainable Development of Space.

” Co-authors Michael Byers and Aaron Boley, an international lawyer and an astrophysicist who both teach at the University of British Columbia, will split the winnings. Jurors praised their book as offering a “down to earth” analysis of a vital topic that explores both the scientific and governance aspects of space law. The other nominated titles, which receive $7,500 apiece, include “The Legal Singularity:.