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... Believing that the establishment of such rules and procedures will contribute to the
strengthening of international co-operation in the field of the exploration and use of
outer space for peaceful purposes, ...
... 1. The Claims Commission shall be composed of three members: one appointed by the
claimant State, one appointed by the launching State and the third member, the Chairman,
to be chosen by both parties jointly. Each party shall make its appointment within two
months of the request for the establishment of the Claims Commission. ...
... 2. If no agreement is reached on the choice of the Chairman within four months of the
request for the establishment of the Commission, either party may request the
Secretary-General of the United Nations to appoint the Chairman within a further period of
two months. ...
... 3. The Commission shall give its decision or award as promptly as possible and no later
than one year from the date of its establishment, unless an extension of this period is
found necessary by the Commission. ...