3 Space Law Flashcards
Int’l space law refers to rights and obligations that the UK has agreed to uphold through:
Being signatories to int’l treaties, conventions and agreements.
Adherence to customary law.
Adherence to precedents and the teachings of pre-eminent scholars.
True or False. The UN Charter applies to Space?
True
What UN Office is responsible for promoting int’l cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space?
UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
What treaty governs…the Principles Governing the Activities of States in the exploration and Use of Outer Space, inc the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies?
The Outer Space Treaty
What treaty is…the Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched in Outer Space?
The Rescue Agreement
What convention covers…the Int’l Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects?
The Liability Convention
What convention covers…the Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space
The Registration Convention
What agreement governs…the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies?
The Moon Agreement
Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space. Is the definition of what principle?
The Declaration of Legal Principles
The Principles Governing the Use by States of Artificial Earth Satellites for Int’l Direct TV Broadcasting. Is the definition of what principle?
The Broadcasting Principles
The principles relating to remote sensing of the Earth from outer space. Is the definition of what principle?
The remote sensing principles
The principles relevant to the use of nuclear power sources in outer space. Is the definition of what principle?
The nuclear power sources principles
The declaration on international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for the benefit and in the interest of all states, taking into particular account the needs of developing countries. Is the definition of what declaration?
The benefits declaration
What treaty provides a framework for international space law?
The Outer Space Treaty (OST)
