CISG AND THE FINAL FRONTIER: CONTRACTING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS THAT ORIGINATE FROM, ARE DELIVERED IN, OR TRANSIT THROUGH OUTER SPACE AND THE PASSAGE OF RISK OF LOSS

摘要

As the commercial potential of outer space is developed, goods will be demanded and so will contracts to govern the sale of those goods. This paper examines the applicability of CISG to contracts for the international sale of goods that originate from, are delivered in, or transit through outer space. CISG default provisions are assessed for their adequacy to proportion risk of loss given the environmental and technical challenges of outer space. Finally, based on the findings of these analyses, this paper concludes as to the sufficiency of CISG to govern the contracts for the international sale of goods that originate from, are delivered in, or transit through outer space.