2. WHAT IS SPACE?
• Outer Space means space lying beyond the
atmosphere surrounding the Earth
• It is the void that exists between celestial
bodies, including the Earth
• It is not completely empty, it includes low
density particles, predominantly hydrogen
plasma as well as electromagnetic
radiation, etc.
3. MEANING
• Body of law applicable to and governing space
related activities meant to regulate relations
between states to determine their rights and
duties resulting from all activities directed
towards outer space
• It is an area of the law that encompasses
national and international law governing
activities in outer space
5. SCOPE OF SPACE LAW
Rules, principles and standards of International Law appearing in Five International
treaties
International agreements, treaties and convention
Executive and administrative orders and judicial decisions
National Laws, rules and regulations
Rules and Regulations of International Organizations
6. Five International Treaties
• The 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 Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of
Objects Launched into Outer Space, 1968.
• The Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects, 1972.
• The Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space, 1975.
• The Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial
Bodies, 1979.
