Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects
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The Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects is a United Nations treaty that establishes rules for holding states internationally liable for damage caused by their space objects on Earth, in airspace, or in outer space.
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Target entity: Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects Context triple: [United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, administers, Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects]
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Outer Space Treaty
The Outer Space Treaty is the foundational international agreement that sets the basic legal framework for the peaceful, non-sovereign use and exploration of outer space by states.
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Artemis Accords
The Artemis Accords are a set of international, non-binding principles and guidelines established by NASA and partner nations to promote peaceful, transparent, and cooperative exploration and use of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies.
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Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018
The Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 is an Australian federal law that regulates commercial and government space activities, including launches and returns, and establishes the modern framework for the nation’s space industry.
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Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation
The Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation is the foundational international treaty that defines the legal, financial, and operational framework for collaboration among partner nations in building and operating the International Space Station.
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Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Other Hostile Use of Environmental Modification Techniques
The Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Other Hostile Use of Environmental Modification Techniques is an international treaty that bans the use of environmental modification methods—such as manipulating weather or geological processes—as weapons in armed conflict.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects Target entity description: The Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects is a United Nations treaty that establishes rules for holding states internationally liable for damage caused by their space objects on Earth, in airspace, or in outer space.
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A.
Outer Space Treaty
The Outer Space Treaty is the foundational international agreement that sets the basic legal framework for the peaceful, non-sovereign use and exploration of outer space by states.
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B.
Artemis Accords
The Artemis Accords are a set of international, non-binding principles and guidelines established by NASA and partner nations to promote peaceful, transparent, and cooperative exploration and use of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies.
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C.
Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018
The Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 is an Australian federal law that regulates commercial and government space activities, including launches and returns, and establishes the modern framework for the nation’s space industry.
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D.
Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation
The Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation is the foundational international treaty that defines the legal, financial, and operational framework for collaboration among partner nations in building and operating the International Space Station.
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Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Other Hostile Use of Environmental Modification Techniques
The Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Other Hostile Use of Environmental Modification Techniques is an international treaty that bans the use of environmental modification methods—such as manipulating weather or geological processes—as weapons in armed conflict.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations treaty
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international treaty ⓘ space law treaty ⓘ |
| administeredBy | United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| adoptionDate | 1971-11-29 ⓘ |
| adoptionMethod | UN General Assembly resolution ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Liability Convention
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surface form:
1972 Liability Convention
Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects ⓘ
surface form:
Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects, 1972
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| appliesTo |
States Parties
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intergovernmental international organizations under certain conditions ⓘ |
| basedOn | principles contained in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty ⓘ |
| concludedIn | 1972 ⓘ |
| definesConcept |
launching State
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space object ⓘ |
| depository |
Soviet Union
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surface form:
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
United Kingdom ⓘ United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| depositorySuccessor |
Russia
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surface form:
Russian Federation
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| entryIntoForceDate | 1972-09-01 ⓘ |
| establishes | international liability of launching States for damage caused by their space objects ⓘ |
| goal | to ensure prompt and equitable compensation for damage caused by space objects ⓘ |
| language |
Chinese
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English ⓘ French ⓘ Russian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalArea |
international law
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space law ⓘ |
| liabilityStandard |
absolute liability for damage on the surface of the Earth
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absolute liability for damage to aircraft in flight ⓘ fault-based liability for damage elsewhere than on the surface of the Earth ⓘ |
| openedForSignatureDate | 1972-03-29 ⓘ |
| openedForSignaturePlace |
London, England
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surface form:
London
Moscow ⓘ Washington, D.C. ⓘ |
| parentBody | United Nations ⓘ |
| providesFor |
claims procedure through diplomatic channels
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establishment of a Claims Commission in case of dispute ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space ⓘ Moon Agreement (limited signatories) ⓘ
surface form:
Moon Agreement
Outer Space Treaty ⓘ
surface form:
Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
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| scope |
damage caused by space objects elsewhere than on the surface of the Earth
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damage caused by space objects on the surface of the Earth ⓘ damage caused by space objects to aircraft in flight ⓘ |
| shortName | Liability Convention ⓘ |
| subject | international liability for damage caused by space objects ⓘ |
| territorialExtent | states that have ratified or acceded to the Convention ⓘ |
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Subject: Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects Description of subject: The Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects is a United Nations treaty that establishes rules for holding states internationally liable for damage caused by their space objects on Earth, in airspace, or in outer space.
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