L8 - General Legal Framework of Space Activities

Question 2

What committee handles space affairs in the UN?

Answer 2

The COPOUS. (The committee on the peaceful uses of outer space)

Question 3

When was COPOUS created?

Answer 3

1959

Question 4

How many treaties and resolutions has COPOUS got adopted?

Answer 4

5 treaties and 5 resolutions.

Question 5

What are the most two important treaties adopted by COPOUS?

Answer 5

1967: The outer space treaty 1979: The moon agreement

Question 6

Give two principles that dictate the status of outer space.

Answer 6

Non-appropriation (OST-II; MA-11) Non-militarisation (OST-IV; MA-3)

Question 7

Describe the legal regime of outer space.

Answer 7

Freedom of outer space (OST-I) Status of astronauts (OST-V) Jurisdiction and control (OST-VIII; MA-12) Planetary protection (OST-IX; MA-7) Cooperation among states (OST-IX; MA-4) Scientific co-operation (OST-XI; MA-5) Respect of international law (OST-III; MA-2)

Question 8

Describe the legal regime of outer space activities.

Answer 8

Responsability (OST-VI; MA-14) Liability (OST-VII) Registration