Legal basis

The following legal acts govern the sector of outer space in the Principality of Liechtenstein. The list is not exhaustive.

Liechtenstein legislation

Space Act of 5 October 2023
Unofficial translation of the Space Act

­Space Ordinance of 8 December 2023
Unofficial translation of the Space Ordinance

International legislation (ratified)

Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects of 1972 (1972 Space Liability Convention ; in German, as applicable in Liechtenstein)

Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space of 1975 (1975 Registration Convention ; in German, as applicable in Liechtenstein)

Other UN treaties and principles

The following collection of texts comprises the main treaties and principles adopted by the United Nations General Assembly that govern the activities of states to explore and use outer space.

United Nations Treaties and Principles on Outer Space

Guidelines

In accordance with Art. 4 para. 3 of the Space Ordinance, the supervisory body may issue supplementary guidelines on information, documents and evidence required for submission.

-         Inter-Agency Coordination Committee (IADC) – Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines (cf. Art. 5 para. 1 let. g of Space Act in conjunction with Art. 4 para. 1 let. g of Space Ordinance)

 

https://www.iadc-home.org/documents_public/file_down/id/4114

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