Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space

Definition

The Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space - precursor to the Outer Space Treaty - was adopted by the Assembly in 1963 (resolution 1962 (XVIII)). It set forth the basic components of international space law, including that exploration be carried out for the benefit of all countries.

Related terms:

Parent term:

Part two - Principles adopted by the General Assembly (Outer space treaties and principles, UN)

Children terms:

Preamble (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)
1. Shared benefits from space exploration (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)
2. Equal right of exploration (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)
3. Freedom from sovereignty (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)
4. International law obedience and peace and security maintenance (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)
5. International responsibility for national activities (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)
6. Cooperation and mutual assistance principle, consultation on unsafe activities (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)
7. Jurisdiction, control and ownership of the launched objects and return obligation (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)
8. International liability for damage caused by space objects (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)
9. Role, protection and return of astronauts (Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, UN)

Sibling terms:

Principles Governing the Use by States of Artificial Earth Satellites for International Direct Television Broadcasting (UN)
Principles Relating to Remote Sensing of the Earth from Outer Space (UN)
Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space (UN)
Declaration on International Cooperation in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for the Benefit and in the Interest of All States, Taking into Particular Account the Needs of Developing Countries (UN)