Abstract
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 This article analyses the regulation of space activities, especially small satellites activities. Its purpose is to analyse the relevant international legal framework and discuss the possible future national space legislation in Lithuania. It has been divided into two chapters. Chapter 1 summarises the relevant international space law and addresses essential aspects related to the authorisation of space activities, registration of objects launched into outer space, liability issues, insurance requirements and debris mitigation issues. Chapter 2 deals with reasons to adopt the national space legislation in Lithuania and discusses what legal aspects should be covered by the national law in order to guarantee balance between the regulation and promotion of small satellite activities. Finally, it includes the Model Law on the Promotion of National Space Activities and the Establishment of a National Space Registry of the Republic of Lithuania.
Highlights
In today’s society space systems and technologies have become an important part of economic, scientific and security capabilities
The liability provisions of the Outer Space Treaty are extended by the Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects (Liability Convention) which was adopted by the UN General Assembly entered into force on 1 September 1972
The registration provisions of the Outer Space Treaty are extended by the Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space (Registration Convention) which was adopted by the UN General Assembly and entered into force on 15 September 1976
Summary
In today’s society space systems and technologies have become an important part of economic, scientific and security capabilities. The Outer Space Treaty, Registration Convention, Liability Convention and international legal instruments for space debris mitigation constitute the primary sources and are subjected to the analysis because of their direct implications for the small satellites missions. Secondary sources, such as journals or books, which fall within the research scope, are examined.
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