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Outer Space Treaty
The treaty forms the basis of international space law, prohibiting the placing of nuclear weapons in space, the Moon, or any other celestial body. It was entered into force in 1967.
Liability Convention
This treaty establishes that a launching state is liable for damage caused by its space objects on the surface of the Earth, in airspace or in outer space. It entered into force in 1972.
Rescue Agreement
A treaty that establishes that astronauts are envoys of mankind and that parties will render all possible assistance to astronauts in the event of an accident, distress, or emergency landing. It entered into force in 1968.
Registration Convention
A treaty that provides a system for registering launchings of all objects launched into outer space to the United Nations, aiming to aid the identification of space objects. It entered into force in 1976.
Moon Agreement
The agreement elaborates on the Outer Space Treaty to include the Moon and other celestial bodies within the common heritage of mankind, establishing a framework for the potential exploitation of resources. It entered into force in 1984.
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