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... 2. In all cases of joint and several liability referred to in paragraph 1 of this
article, the burden of compensation for the damage shall be apportioned between the first
two States in accordance with the extent to which they were at fault; if the extent of the
fault of each of these States cannot be established, the burden of compensation shall be
apportioned equally between them. Such apportionment shall be without prejudice to the
right of the third State to seek the entire compensation due under this Convention from
any or all of the launching States which are jointly and severally liable. ...
... 1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 2 of this Article, exoneration from absolute
liability shall be granted to the extent that a launching State establishes that the
damage has resulted either wholly or partially from gross negligence or from an act or
omission done with intent to cause damage on the part of a claimant State or of natural or
juridical persons it represents. ...
... 3. The time-limits specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall apply even if
the full extent of the damage may not be known. In this event, however, the claimant State
shall be entitled to revise the claim and submit additional documentation after the
expiration of such time-limits until one year after the full extent of the damage is
known. ...
... If no settlement of a claim is arrived at through diplomatic negotiations as provided
for in Article IX, within one year from the date on which the claimant State notifies the
launching State that it has submitted the documentation of its claim, the parties
concerned shall establish a Claims Commission at the request of either party. ...
... If the damage caused by a space object presents a large-scale danger to human life or
seriously interferes with the living conditions of the population or the functioning of
vital centres, the States Parties, and in particular the launching State, shall examine
the possibility of rendering appropriate and rapid assistance to the State which has
suffered the damage, when it so requests. However, nothing in this article shall affect
the rights or obligations of the States Parties under this Convention. ...
... 1. In this Convention, with the exception of Articles XXIV to XXVII, references 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 Convention and if a majority of the States members of the
organization are States Parties to this Convention 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. ...
... 4. Any claim, pursuant to the provisions of this Convention, for compensation in
respect of damage caused to an organization which has made a declaration in accordance
with paragraph 1 of this Article shall be presented by a State member of the organization
which is a State Party to this Convention. ...
... 1. This Convention shall be open to all States for signature. Any State which does not
sign this Convention before its entry into force in accordance with paragraph 3 of this
article may accede to it at any time. ...
... 6. This Convention shall be registered by the Depositary Governments pursuant to
Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. ...