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... Noting the great importance of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of
States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial
Bodies, which calls for the rendering of all possible assistance to astronauts in the
event of accident, distress or emergency landing, the prompt and safe return of
astronauts, and the return of objects launched into outer space, ...
... 2. This Agreement shall be subject to ratification by signatory States. Instruments of
ratification and instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Governments of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics and the United States of America, which are hereby designated the Depositary
Governments. ...