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... Inspired by the great prospects opening up before
mankind as a result of man's entry into outer space, ...
... In order to promote international co-operation in the peaceful
exploration and use of outer space, States Parties to the Treaty conducting activities in
outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, agree to inform the
Secretary-General of the United Nations as well as the public and the international
scientific community, to the greatest extent feasible and practicable, of the nature,
conduct, locations and results of such activities. On receiving the said information, the
Secretary-General of the United Nations should be prepared to disseminate it immediately
and effectively. ...
... 2. This Treaty 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. ...