Outer Space Treaty 1967 (OST)

Question 1

What year was the OST created?

Answer 1

1967

Question 2

What are the 3 freedoms of space?

Answer 2

1. Freedom to use
2. Freedom to explore
3. Freedom of scientific investigation

Question 3

Article I

Answer 3

Space is free for use and exploration by all

Question 4

Article II

Answer 4

Nonappropriation Principle: space cannot be claimed

Question 5

Article III

Answer 5

Invokes international law and UN Charter to outer space
(no treaty can go against UN Charter - Article 103)

Question 6

Article IV

Answer 6

Space is to be used for peaceful purposes, not military purposes.
No nuclear weapons or WMDs in space.

Question 7

Article V

Answer 7

Astronauts have a duty to help other astronauts
States have a duty to notify regarding phenomena hazardous to astronauts

Question 8

Article VI

Answer 8

International responsibility of States to authorize and supervise national space activities.
Responsible for government and non-government entities

Question 9

Article VII

Answer 9

International liability for damage caused by space objects

Question 10

Article VIII

Answer 10

Jurisdiction and control over space objects and personnel
Registry and ownership of space objects

Question 11

Article IX

Answer 11

Cooperation, mutual assistance, due regard to interest of other states, and no harmful interference

Question 12

Article X

Answer 12

Right to international observation of launch

Question 13

Article XI

Answer 13

Duty to notify UN Secretary-General and international community of space activities

Question 14

Article XII

Answer 14

Right to international access on celestial bodies

Question 15

Articles XII-XVII

Answer 15

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