Registration Convention 1975 (RC, REG)

Question 1

Elaboration of which Article of the OST?

Answer 1

Article VIII

Question 2

Applies to…

Answer 2

space objects launched into earth orbit or beyond (not suborbital paths)

Question 3

Article 1

Answer 3

Provides definitions for:
1. launching State
2. space object
3. State of registry

Question 4

Space object includes…

Answer 4

1. Space object (spacecraft/payload) + component parts
2. Launch vehicle + parts thereof

Question 5

State of registry

Answer 5

A launching State on who’s registry a space object is carried

Question 6

Definition of space object

Answer 6

Space object, launch vehicle, and parts thereof
Limited to

Question 7

4 Launching State definitions

Answer 7

1. State who launches
2. State who procures the launch
3. State whose territory has been used to launch
4. State from whose facility the space object was launched

Question 8

Space objects have to be registered in these two places:

Answer 8

Launching State registry
UN registry