Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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The Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space is a United Nations treaty that requires states to provide and maintain an international registry of space objects they launch, enhancing transparency and accountability in outer space activities.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3775272 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space Context triple: [United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, administers, Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space]
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Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects
The Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects is a United Nations treaty that establishes rules for holding states internationally liable for damage caused by their space objects on Earth, in airspace, or in outer space.
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Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space
The Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space is an international treaty that obliges countries to assist astronauts in distress and to return both spacefarers and space objects to their launching states.
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Outer Space Treaty
The Outer Space Treaty is the foundational international agreement that sets the basic legal framework for the peaceful, non-sovereign use and exploration of outer space by states.
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Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation
The Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation is the foundational international treaty that defines the legal, financial, and operational framework for collaboration among partner nations in building and operating the International Space Station.
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Artemis Accords
The Artemis Accords are a set of international, non-binding principles and guidelines established by NASA and partner nations to promote peaceful, transparent, and cooperative exploration and use of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space Target entity description: The Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space is a United Nations treaty that requires states to provide and maintain an international registry of space objects they launch, enhancing transparency and accountability in outer space activities.
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A.
Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects
The Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects is a United Nations treaty that establishes rules for holding states internationally liable for damage caused by their space objects on Earth, in airspace, or in outer space.
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Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space
The Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space is an international treaty that obliges countries to assist astronauts in distress and to return both spacefarers and space objects to their launching states.
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C.
Outer Space Treaty
The Outer Space Treaty is the foundational international agreement that sets the basic legal framework for the peaceful, non-sovereign use and exploration of outer space by states.
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Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation
The Intergovernmental Agreement on Space Station Cooperation is the foundational international treaty that defines the legal, financial, and operational framework for collaboration among partner nations in building and operating the International Space Station.
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E.
Artemis Accords
The Artemis Accords are a set of international, non-binding principles and guidelines established by NASA and partner nations to promote peaceful, transparent, and cooperative exploration and use of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations treaty
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international treaty ⓘ space law treaty ⓘ |
| administeredBy | United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| adoptionDate | 1974-11-12 ⓘ |
| adoptionResolution |
United Nations General Assembly resolution 3235 (XXIX)
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surface form:
UN General Assembly resolution 3235 (XXIX)
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| aimsTo |
enhance accountability in outer space activities
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enhance transparency in outer space activities ⓘ |
| basedOn | principles of international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space ⓘ |
| category |
United Nations space treaties
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surface form:
United Nations space treaty
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| complements | international liability regime for damage caused by space objects ⓘ |
| concludedAt | New York City ⓘ |
| covers |
space objects launched beyond Earth orbit
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space objects launched into Earth orbit ⓘ |
| defines | launching state for purposes of registration ⓘ |
| depository | Secretary-General of the United Nations ⓘ |
| enteredIntoForceOn | 1976-09-15 ⓘ |
| establishes | United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space ⓘ |
| field | space law ⓘ |
| informationIncludes |
an appropriate designator or registration number of the space object
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basic orbital parameters ⓘ date and territory or location of launch ⓘ general function of the space object ⓘ name of launching state or states ⓘ |
| language |
Arabic
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Chinese ⓘ English ⓘ French ⓘ Russian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalStatus | binding on its States Parties ⓘ |
| negotiatedWithin | United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space ⓘ |
| obliges | launching states to furnish information on each space object ⓘ |
| openedForSignatureAt | New York City ⓘ |
| openedForSignatureOn | 1975-01-14 ⓘ |
| promotes | confidence-building measures in outer space ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Liability Convention
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Moon Agreement (limited signatories) ⓘ
surface form:
Moon Agreement
Outer Space Treaty ⓘ Rescue Agreement ⓘ |
| requires |
establishment of national registries of space objects
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maintenance of an international registry of space objects ⓘ provision of information on space objects to the UN Secretary-General ⓘ |
| scope |
civil and military space objects
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governmental and non-governmental space activities ⓘ |
| shortName | Registration Convention ⓘ |
| subjectOf | space object registration ⓘ |
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Subject: Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space Description of subject: The Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space is a United Nations treaty that requires states to provide and maintain an international registry of space objects they launch, enhancing transparency and accountability in outer space activities.
Referenced by (8)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
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administers
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Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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this entity surface form:
United Nations space treaties
Registration Convention
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fullName
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Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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Registration Convention
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establishes
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Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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this entity surface form:
UN Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space
Registration Convention
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UNRegisterName
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Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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this entity surface form:
United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space
Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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relatedTo
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Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects
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relatedTo
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Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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Legal Subcommittee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
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topicOfWork
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Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space
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