Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation
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foundational legal framework for the International Space Station
intergovernmental agreement
international treaty
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.
All labels observed (1)
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| Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T679634 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation Context triple: [International Space Station program, governingAgreement, Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation]
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A.
Moon Agreement (limited signatories)
The Moon Agreement is a 1979 United Nations treaty that seeks to regulate the exploration and use of the Moon and other celestial bodies as the common heritage of humankind, but has been ratified by only a small number of countries.
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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.
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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International Space Station program
The International Space Station program is a multinational collaborative effort to design, build, and operate a permanently crewed orbital research laboratory in low Earth orbit.
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E.
National Aeronautics and Space Act
The National Aeronautics and Space Act is the 1958 U.S. federal law that created NASA and established the nation’s civilian space program and aerospace research framework.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation Target entity description: 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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A.
Moon Agreement (limited signatories)
The Moon Agreement is a 1979 United Nations treaty that seeks to regulate the exploration and use of the Moon and other celestial bodies as the common heritage of humankind, but has been ratified by only a small number of countries.
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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.
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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D.
International Space Station program
The International Space Station program is a multinational collaborative effort to design, build, and operate a permanently crewed orbital research laboratory in low Earth orbit.
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E.
National Aeronautics and Space Act
The National Aeronautics and Space Act is the 1958 U.S. federal law that created NASA and established the nation’s civilian space program and aerospace research framework.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
foundational legal framework for the International Space Station
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intergovernmental agreement ⓘ international treaty ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
International Space Station program
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surface form:
International Space Station
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| characterizedBy |
complex multi‑party governance structure
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detailed provisions on cross‑waivers of liability among partners ⓘ detailed provisions on intellectual property generated on the International Space Station ⓘ detailed provisions on jurisdiction and control over modules and personnel ⓘ long‑term duration aligned with the operational life of the International Space Station ⓘ |
| defines |
financial framework for International Space Station cooperation
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framework for crew status and responsibilities ⓘ framework for data sharing and scientific cooperation ⓘ intellectual property rules related to the International Space Station ⓘ jurisdictional arrangements on the International Space Station ⓘ legal framework for International Space Station cooperation ⓘ liability regime for International Space Station activities ⓘ management framework for International Space Station cooperation ⓘ operational framework for International Space Station cooperation ⓘ rights and obligations of partner states ⓘ rules for the use of flight elements and resources ⓘ |
| establishes |
mechanisms for consultation among partners
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mechanisms for dispute resolution among partners ⓘ overall partnership structure for the International Space Station ⓘ principles for access to and use of International Space Station facilities ⓘ principles for sharing costs and benefits of the International Space Station ⓘ |
| governs |
allocation of responsibilities for operation and utilization of the International Space Station
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cooperative activities related to the International Space Station ⓘ coordination of partner agencies in space station matters ⓘ use of modules and elements contributed by partner states ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
to coordinate contributions of partner states to the International Space Station
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to enable long‑term international cooperation in space station activities ⓘ to establish stable and predictable rules for International Space Station partners ⓘ to facilitate peaceful uses of outer space through the International Space Station ⓘ |
| involves |
partner nations in the International Space Station program
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space agencies of partner nations ⓘ |
| isFrameworkFor |
bilateral and multilateral implementing agreements on the International Space Station
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sub‑agreements and implementing arrangements among partner agencies ⓘ |
| relatesTo |
civil space cooperation
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international space law ⓘ multinational space station governance ⓘ outer space treaty regime ⓘ |
| supports |
long‑duration human spaceflight cooperation
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multinational scientific research in low Earth orbit ⓘ technology development and demonstration on the International Space Station ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation Description of subject: 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.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
International Space Station program
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governingAgreement
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Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation
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