This document discusses existing international space laws and treaties, problems with current space policies and laws, and recommendations for African countries. It outlines five pillars of Ethiopian space policy and summarizes the five major international space treaties. It argues that existing space policies and laws are vague and allow for unfair behavior. It recommends that African countries rapidly promote independence in space, focus on short-term sustainable projects, establish an African space agency, and reduce waste of resources through cooperation.
This document discusses existing international space laws and treaties, problems with current space policies and laws, and recommendations for African countries. It outlines five pillars of Ethiopian space policy and summarizes the five major international space treaties. It argues that existing space policies and laws are vague and allow for unfair behavior. It recommends that African countries rapidly promote independence in space, focus on short-term sustainable projects, establish an African space agency, and reduce waste of resources through cooperation.
This document discusses existing international space laws and treaties, problems with current space policies and laws, and recommendations for African countries. It outlines five pillars of Ethiopian space policy and summarizes the five major international space treaties. It argues that existing space policies and laws are vague and allow for unfair behavior. It recommends that African countries rapidly promote independence in space, focus on short-term sustainable projects, establish an African space agency, and reduce waste of resources through cooperation.
• Five pillars • [enumerate] Existing international space Laws
• The 1967 Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the
Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (the "Outer Space Treaty"). • The 1968 Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space (the "Rescue Agreement"). • The 1972 Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects (the "Liability Convention"). • The 1975 Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space (the "Registration Convention"). • The 1979 Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (the "Moon Treaty"). Problems with existing policies and laws • Are vague and ambiguous • Leave room for unfair and/or exploitative behavior … What can/should Afiricans do? • Rapid policy shift towards promoting Independence • Focus on short-term, achievable and sustainable projects • Engage a tide of political support From Governments in initiation and sustainment of an African space agency and reduce wasteage of resources • If you can’t beat them stop them African charter of Outer space