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... All activities on the moon, including its exploration and use, shall be carried out in
accordance with international law, in particular the Charter of the United Nations, and
taking into account the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly
Relations and Co-operation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United
Nations, adopted by the General Assembly on 24 October 1970, in the interest of
maintaining international peace and security and promoting international co-operation and
mutual understanding, and with due regard to the corresponding interests of all other
States Parties. ...
... With the exception of articles 17 to 21, references in this Agreement to States shall
be deemed to apply to any international intergovernmental organization which conducts
space activities if the organization declares its acceptance of the rights and obligations
provided for in this Agreement and if a majority of the States members of the organization
are States Parties to this Agreement and to the Treaty on Principles Governing the
Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and
Other Celestial Bodies. States members of any such organization which are States Parties
to this Agreement shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that the organization makes a
declaration in accordance with the foregoing. ...
... With the exception of articles 17 to 21, references in this Agreement to States shall
be deemed to apply to any international intergovernmental organization which conducts
space activities if the organization declares its acceptance of the rights and obligations
provided for in this Agreement and if a majority of the States members of the organization
are States Parties to this Agreement and to the Treaty on Principles Governing the
Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and
Other Celestial Bodies. States members of any such organization which are States Parties
to this Agreement shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that the organization makes a
declaration in accordance with the foregoing. ...