The Outer Space Exploration Under International Space Law: An Islamic Point of View
Neni Ruhaeni (First and Co-Author); Fariz Farikh Izadi (Second Author).
Faculty of Law, Bandung Islamic University
Abstract
The success of the Soviet Union in launching the Sputnik I Satellite in 1957 marked the start of space exploration. The advancement of the outer space science and technology has made it possible and opened up considerable opportunities for states and certain parties to carry out activities in outer space. Hence, in its development, outer space activities will continue to increase. This has paved the way for the formation of space law. At present, exploration of outer space activities is dominated by developed countries which have the power of space technology. This article will discuss the Islamic perspective regarding outer space exploration which has been implicitly stated through several verses in the Quran. The results of this study would provide spirit especially for Muslims to be able to answer the challenges of Allah SWT to explore the outer space with the power of knowledge.
Keywords: Exploration, Outer Space, Islamic Point of View
Topic: Law