Liability Convention 1972 (LC, LIAB) Flashcards
What year was the Liability Convention established?
1972
Elaboration of which Article of the OST?
Article VII
Two liability regimes:
Strict/absolute
Negligence/fault-based
Where is strict/absolute liability applies?
Earth’s surface and airspace
Where is negligence/fault-based liability applied?
In space (anywhere other than Earth’s surface or airspace)
Who is liable for damage caused by space objects?
Launching States
4 definitions of Launching State
State which launches
State which procures the launch
State whose territory has been used for launch
State from who’s facility the space object was launched
Definition of space object
Space object, launch vehicle, and parts thereof
Limited to
Definition of damage
Loss of life
Personal injury of other impairment of health
Damage to or loss of property
True or False:
Several States can be held liable for damage
True - joint liability
Not applicable to…
Nationals of the launching State
Foreign nationals who are participating
Foreign nationals in the vicinity of launch or damage sites
How are claims filed?
Through diplomatic channels, claims commissions, or local remedies
How can States be exonerated?
If they can prove negligence or intent of damage
