12 Questions
What is the current status of the boundary between airspace and outer space?
Not formally defined or demarcated
What is the primary composition of the plasma in outer space?
Hydrogen and helium
What is the estimated temperature of the background radiation in outer space?
27 Kelvin (K)
What is the primary challenge in establishing a clear legal definition of outer space?
The absence of a clear physical boundary between airspace and outer space
What is the term used to describe the unknown form of matter in outer space?
Dark matter
Why is the issue of delimitation still significant today?
Because the issue of delimitation is a precondition for considering other questions relating to outer space
What is the term used to describe the poorly understood energy in outer space?
Dark energy
What is the consequence of not having a clear legal definition and delimitation of outer space?
Unresolved issues in the regulation of activities in outer space
What is the estimated proportion of the Universe's volume occupied by intergalactic space?
Most
What is a common argument against the need for delimitation of outer space?
That the existing system of international space law is sufficient to regulate activities in outer space
What is necessary to determine whether delimitation is still a relevant issue today?
An examination of the legal attributes of outer space and airspace
Why has the issue of delimitation been prolonged?
Due to the causative factors that have given rise to delimitation
Test your knowledge on the legal definition and boundaries of outer space and airspace. Learn about the significance of establishing a clear definition and its implications on international law and space exploration.
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