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... Recognizing the common interest of all mankind in furthering the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, ...
... Recalling the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the
Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, ...
... Taking into consideration that, notwithstanding the precautionary measures to be taken
by States and international intergovernmental organizations involved in the launching of
space objects, damage may on occasion be caused by such objects, ...
... Recognizing the need to elaborate effective international rules and procedures
concerning liability for damage caused by space objects and to ensure, in particular, the
prompt payment under the terms of this Convention of a full and equitable measure of
compensation to victims of such damage, ...
... 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, ...
... (d) The term "space object" includes component parts of a space object as
well as its launch vehicle and parts thereof. ...
... (d) The term "space object" includes component parts of a space object as
well as its launch vehicle and parts thereof. ...
... A launching State shall be absolutely liable to pay compensation for damage caused by
its space object on the surface of the earth or to aircraft flight. ...
... In the event of damage being caused elsewhere than on the surface of the earth to a
space object of one launching State or to persons or property on board such a space object
by a space object of another launching State, the latter shall be liable only if the
damage is due to its fault or the fault of persons for whom it is responsible. ...
... In the event of damage being caused elsewhere than on the surface of the earth to a
space object of one launching State or to persons or property on board such a space object
by a space object of another launching State, the latter shall be liable only if the
damage is due to its fault or the fault of persons for whom it is responsible. ...
... In the event of damage being caused elsewhere than on the surface of the earth to a
space object of one launching State or to persons or property on board such a space object
by a space object of another launching State, the latter shall be liable only if the
damage is due to its fault or the fault of persons for whom it is responsible. ...
... 1. In the event of damage being caused elsewhere than on the surface of the earth to a
space object of one launching State or to persons or property on board such a space object
by a space object of another launching State, and of damage thereby being caused to a
third State or to its natural or juridical persons, the first two States shall be jointly
and severally liable to the third State, to the extent indicated by the following: ...
... 1. In the event of damage being caused elsewhere than on the surface of the earth to a
space object of one launching State or to persons or property on board such a space object
by a space object of another launching State, and of damage thereby being caused to a
third State or to its natural or juridical persons, the first two States shall be jointly
and severally liable to the third State, to the extent indicated by the following: ...
... 1. In the event of damage being caused elsewhere than on the surface of the earth to a
space object of one launching State or to persons or property on board such a space object
by a space object of another launching State, and of damage thereby being caused to a
third State or to its natural or juridical persons, the first two States shall be jointly
and severally liable to the third State, to the extent indicated by the following: ...
... (b) If the damage has been caused to a space object of the third State or to persons or
property on board that space object elsewhere than on the surface of the earth, their
liability to the third State shall be based on the fault of either of the first two States
or on the fault of persons for whom either is responsible. ...
... (b) If the damage has been caused to a space object of the third State or to persons or
property on board that space object elsewhere than on the surface of the earth, their
liability to the third State shall be based on the fault of either of the first two States
or on the fault of persons for whom either is responsible. ...
... 1. Whenever two or more States jointly launch a space object, they shall be jointly and
severally liable for any damage caused. ...
... 3. A State from whose territory or facility a space object is launched shall be
regarded as a participant in a joint launching. ...
... 2. No exoneration whatever shall be granted in cases where the damage has resulted from
activities conducted by a launching State which are not in conformity with international
law including, in particular, the Charter of the United Nations and the Treaty on
Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space,
including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies. ...
... The provisions of this Convention shall not apply to damage caused by a space object of
a launching State to: ...
... (b) foreign nationals during such time as they are participating in the operation of
that space object from the time of its launching or at any stage thereafter until its
descent, or during such time as they are in the immediate vicinity of a planned launching
or recovery area as the result of an invitation by that launching State. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...