| Title: |
Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects |
| Alternative Title(s): |
Liability Convention |
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| Available From: |
http://www.unoosa.org/oosa/SpaceLaw/liability.html |
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http://www.mcgill.ca/iasl/research/space-law/liability-convention |
| Conclusion Date: |
1972-03-29 |
| Entry Into Force Date: |
1972-09-01 |
| Description: |
This Treaty establishes absolute liability for a launching State whose space objects cause any damage to aircraft or on the Earth's surface. It also establishes liability for damage in space caused by a launching State's space objects. The Treaty also establishes procedures for the settlement of claims for damages. |
| Legal Citation: |
961 UNTS 187; 24 UST 2389; 10 ILM 965 (1971) |
| EISIL Categories: |
Home >
International Air, Space & Water >
Space
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| Keywords: |
liability
space |
| Language(s): |
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Spanish |
| Document Creator: |
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space |
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| Site Administrator: |
Office for Outer Space Affairs |
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oosa@unvienna.org |
