Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space
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United Nations General Assembly resolution
United Nations space law instrument
set of legal principles
soft law instrument
Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space is a set of United Nations-adopted guidelines that regulate the safe and responsible use of nuclear power systems on spacecraft and other space objects.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space Context triple: [United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, administers, Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space]
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The Exploration of Cosmic Space by Means of Reaction Devices
The Exploration of Cosmic Space by Means of Reaction Devices is a pioneering 1903 scientific paper that laid the theoretical foundations of modern astronautics and rocket science.
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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.
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United States commercial space policy
United States commercial space policy is the framework of laws, regulations, and guidelines that govern private-sector space activities such as launches, satellite operations, and space commerce within and from the United 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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E.
Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018
The Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 is an Australian federal law that regulates commercial and government space activities, including launches and returns, and establishes the modern framework for the nation’s space industry.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space Target entity description: Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space is a set of United Nations-adopted guidelines that regulate the safe and responsible use of nuclear power systems on spacecraft and other space objects.
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A.
The Exploration of Cosmic Space by Means of Reaction Devices
The Exploration of Cosmic Space by Means of Reaction Devices is a pioneering 1903 scientific paper that laid the theoretical foundations of modern astronautics and rocket science.
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B.
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.
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C.
United States commercial space policy
United States commercial space policy is the framework of laws, regulations, and guidelines that govern private-sector space activities such as launches, satellite operations, and space commerce within and from the United States.
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D.
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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E.
Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018
The Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 is an Australian federal law that regulates commercial and government space activities, including launches and returns, and establishes the modern framework for the nation’s space industry.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations General Assembly resolution
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United Nations space law instrument ⓘ set of legal principles ⓘ soft law instrument ⓘ |
| adoptedAt | New York City ⓘ |
| adoptedBy |
United Nations General Assembly
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United Nations member states by consensus ⓘ |
| adoptedOn | 14 December 1992 ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure safe use of nuclear power sources in outer space
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minimize risk to people and the biosphere ⓘ promote international cooperation and transparency ⓘ |
| appliesIn |
Earth orbit
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interplanetary space ⓘ outer space ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
space objects using nuclear reactors
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space objects using radioisotope power sources ⓘ spacecraft using nuclear power sources ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Liability Convention
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Outer Space Treaty ⓘ Rescue Agreement ⓘ |
| containsPrinciple |
requirement for international consultations in case of significant risk of re‑entry involving nuclear power sources
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requirement for notification and assistance in case of accidents involving nuclear power sources in outer space ⓘ requirement for prior safety assessment of missions using nuclear power sources ⓘ requirement that launching states are internationally liable for damage caused by space objects with nuclear power sources ⓘ requirement that states bear international responsibility for national activities involving nuclear power sources in outer space ⓘ requirement to avoid intentional re‑entry of nuclear reactors unless justified and properly controlled ⓘ requirement to design and test nuclear power sources to meet safety criteria ⓘ requirement to dispose of nuclear reactors in sufficiently high orbits or safe trajectories at end of life ⓘ requirement to justify the use of nuclear power sources by demonstrating that other energy sources are not adequate ⓘ requirement to limit radiological consequences of launch and mission accidents ⓘ requirement to make safety assessments available to the international community when appropriate ⓘ requirement to protect individuals, populations and the biosphere from harmful contamination ⓘ requirement to respect international law and the Charter of the United Nations ⓘ |
| developedBy |
Legal Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
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United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space ⓘ |
| documentType | General Assembly resolution text ⓘ |
| encourages |
development of international safety standards for space nuclear power
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exchange of information on safety of nuclear power sources in outer space ⓘ |
| field |
international environmental law
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nuclear safety ⓘ space law ⓘ |
| hasOfficialLanguage | English ⓘ |
| imposesObligationOn |
states that launch or procure the launching of space objects with nuclear power sources
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states that operate space objects with nuclear power sources ⓘ |
| legalStatus |
declaratory of international norms
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non‑binding ⓘ |
| publisher | United Nations ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Declaration on International Cooperation in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for the Benefit and in the Interest of All States
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Principles Governing the Use by States of Artificial Earth Satellites for International Direct Television Broadcasting ⓘ Principles Relating to Remote Sensing of the Earth from Outer Space ⓘ |
| scope | global ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
protection of individuals and the environment from space nuclear risks
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safety of nuclear power sources on spacecraft ⓘ use of nuclear power sources in outer space ⓘ |
| UNResolutionNumber | A/RES/47/68 ⓘ |
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Referenced by (3)
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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Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space
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Principles Relating to Remote Sensing of the Earth from Outer Space
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relatedTo
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Principles Relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space
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United Nations space treaties
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relatedTo
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