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Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (1967)

the moon and other celestial bodies, shall be free for exploration and use by all States without discrimination of any kind

Keywords: outer space, launch, moon

Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space (1968)

rendering of all possible assistance to astronauts in the event of accident, distress or emergency landing, the prompt and safe return of astronauts, and the return of objects launched into outer space

Keywords: astronaut, outer space, launch

Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects (1972)

loss of life, personal injury or other impairment of health; or loss of or damage to property

Keywords: outer space, launch

Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space (1975)

a central register of objects launched into outer space be established and maintained, on a mandatory basis

Keywords: outer space, launch

Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (1979)

moon and other celestial bodies within the solar system, other than the earth; include orbits around or other trajectories to or around them; does not apply to extraterrestrial materials which reach the surface of the earth by natural means

Keywords: launch, outer space, moon