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Liability Convention
Year Signed: 1972 Key Provisions: - Establishes that a launching state is liable for damage caused by its space objects on the surface of the Earth or to aircraft in flight. - Details the procedures for damage claims.
Registration Convention
Year Signed: 1975 Key Provisions: - Requires states to furnish to the United Nations details about the orbit of each space object. - Aims to assist in the identification of space objects.
Outer Space Treaty
Year Signed: 1967 Key Provisions: - Principles guiding the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies. - Prohibits placing nuclear weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction in orbit around Earth. - Declares that outer space shall be free for exploration and use by all countries.
Moon Agreement
Year Signed: 1984 Key Provisions: - Aims to prevent the Moon from becoming an area of international conflict. - Stipulates that the exploitation of the Moon's natural resources must be shared with other countries. - Prohibits military activities on the Moon.
Rescue Agreement
Year Signed: 1968 Key Provisions: - Requires parties to assist astronauts in distress and safely return them to the launching state. - Stipulates that states shall immediately inform other states or the Secretary-General of the UN about astronauts in distress.
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