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)

Definition

The State on whose registry an object launched into outer space is carried shall retain jurisdiction and control over such object, and any personnel thereon, while in outer space. Ownership of objects launched into outer space, and of their component parts, is not affected by their passage through outer space or by their return to the Earth. Such objects or component parts found beyond the limits of the State of registry shall be returned to that State, which shall furnish identifying data upon request prior to return.

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Parent term:

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

Sibling 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)
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)