205 Questions
Match the following legal concept with its corresponding definition:
Exclusive jurisdiction = The right of a state to exercise control over its airspace National sovereignty = The right of a state to exercise control over outer space National appropriation = The act of claiming ownership over outer space Territorial jurisdiction = The right of a state to exercise control over a specific territory
Match the following statement with its corresponding category:
Outer space cannot be subjected to national appropriation = Principle of Outer Space Treaty of 1967 States possess exclusive jurisdiction over airspace = Characteristic of Airspace There is unanimity of opinion among scholars = Statement about airspace and outer space distinction The legal distinction between airspace and outer space is factual = Reason for distinction between airspace and outer space
Match the following entity with its corresponding description:
United States = A country with significant interests in outer space Outer Space Treaty of 1967 = An international agreement governing outer space Airspace = A part of space subject to the sovereignty of a state National sovereignty = The right of a state to exercise control over its territory
Match the following concept with its corresponding implication:
National security = Concerns related to the sovereignty of a nation Sovereign rights of nations = Implication of defining where outer space begins Legal distinction between airspace and outer space = Necessary to distinguish between two bodies of law Outer space activities = Implication of national appropriation and use
Match the following statement with its corresponding category:
The legal distinction between airspace and outer space is factual = Reason for distinction between airspace and outer space States possess exclusive jurisdiction over airspace = Characteristic of Airspace Outer space cannot be subjected to national appropriation = Principle of Outer Space Treaty of 1967 There is unanimity of opinion among scholars = Statement about airspace and outer space distinction
Match the following entity with its corresponding characteristic:
Outer space = Cannot be subjected to national appropriation Airspace = Subject to the sovereignty of a state National sovereignty = Right of a state to exercise control over its territory International law = Governs the use of outer space
Match the following characteristics with the correct regime:
National sovereignty = Airspace Common province of mankind = Outer space Indivisible and in common use = Outer space Subject to national sovereignty = Airspace
Match the following international agreements with their purposes:
Outer Space Treaty, Article 4 = Prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space Liability Convention, Article II = Absolute liability for damages caused by space objects Registration Convention, Article III = International registry of objects launched into outer space UN Principles on Remote Sensing = Conducting remote sensing of a state's territory from outer space
Match the following principles with the correct regime:
Exercise of jurisdiction = Airspace Benefit and interests of all countries = Outer space National territory = Airspace Common heritage of mankind = Outer space
Match the following liabilities with the correct regime:
Absolute liability for damages = Outer space Fault-based liability for damages = Outer space No liability for damages caused by aircraft = Airspace Liability for damages caused by space objects = Outer space
Match the following characteristics with the correct regime:
Divided into national and international parts = Airspace Indivisible and in common use = Outer space Subject to national sovereignty = Airspace Common heritage of mankind = Outer space
Match the following purposes with the correct international agreement:
Prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space = Outer Space Treaty, Article 4 Establishing international registry of objects = Registration Convention, Article III Conducting remote sensing of a state's territory = UN Principles on Remote Sensing Determining liability for damages caused by space objects = Liability Convention, Article II
Match the following concepts with the correct regime:
National territory = Airspace Common province of mankind = Outer space Exercise of jurisdiction = Airspace Indivisible and in common use = Outer space
Match the following principles with the correct regime:
Benefit and interests of all countries = Outer space National sovereignty = Airspace Common heritage of mankind = Outer space International agreement between interested parties = Airspace
Match the following characteristics with the correct regime:
Divided into national and international parts = Airspace Subject to national sovereignty = Airspace Indivisible and in common use = Outer space Common heritage of mankind = Outer space
Match the following purposes with the correct international agreement:
Determining liability for damages caused by space objects = Liability Convention, Article II Conducting remote sensing of a state's territory = UN Principles on Remote Sensing Prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space = Outer Space Treaty, Article 4 Establishing international registry of objects = Registration Convention, Article III
Match the following legal concepts with their descriptions:
Spatial concepts = Those that propose to find a natural physical barrier between airspace and outer space Functional concepts = Those that propose to establish the boundary in relation to the maximum flight altitude of aircraft Natural physical barrier = A natural physical barrier between airspace and outer space Political solution = A solution that requires an international treaty
Match the following legal provisions with their purposes:
Article V of the Outer Space Treaty = To render assistance to astronauts in the event of an accident 1968 Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts = To establish the boundary between airspace and outer space International search and rescue agreements = To govern the return of astronauts to the launching State Outer Space Treaty = To regulate the delimitation of outer space
Match the following categories with their characteristics:
Spatial concepts = Those that propose to establish the boundary in relation to the maximum flight altitude of aircraft Functional concepts = Those that propose to find a natural physical barrier between airspace and outer space Natural physical barrier = A political solution to the issue of delimitation Political solution = A solution that requires an international treaty
Match the following situations with their requirements:
Astronauts landing on foreign territory = They must be promptly returned to the launching State Crews of aircraft outside of international search and rescue agreements = They must be rendered all possible assistance Astronauts landing on international waters = They are governed by the 1968 Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts Astronauts landing on a region with a special legal regime = They are regulated by the Outer Space Treaty
Match the following approaches with their proponents:
Finding a natural physical barrier between airspace and outer space = Those who think that the best way to proceed is to find a natural physical barrier Establishing a political solution to the issue of delimitation = Those who think that a natural physical barrier is impossible to establish Concluding an international treaty = Those who think that the best way to proceed is to establish a political solution Establishing the boundary in relation to the maximum flight altitude of aircraft = Those who think that a natural physical barrier is the best way to proceed
Match the following consequences with their causes:
Conflicting situations between airspace and outer space = The differences in the legal regimes of airspace and outer space The need for a legal definition and delimitation of outer space = The potential for conflicting situations between airspace and outer space The development of theories of principles = The need for a legal definition and delimitation of outer space The classification of concepts into spatial and functional = The differences in the legal regimes of airspace and outer space
The issue of defining where outer space begins is also a ______ and national security issue.
political
There is ______ of opinion among scholars that the 'airspace' is that part of space subject to the sovereignty of a state.
unanimity
Outer space cannot be subjected to national ______, either by way of establishing national sovereignty over it, or by occupation or use.
appropriation
The legal distinction between the ______ and outer space is not only factual but ultimately very necessary.
airspace
States possess exclusive ______ and in the latter there can be no exercise of sovereignty and territorial jurisdiction.
jurisdiction
To understand the issue it is helpful to be familiar with some of the ______ of the issues, in particular with the United States.
origins
According to Article V of the Outer Space Treaty and relevant provisions of the 1968 Agreement on the ______ of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space
Rescue
Astronauts are regarded as ______ of mankind into outer space
envoys
States are required to cooperate in returning astronauts to the ______ State in the event their craft has landed on foreign territory
launching
Outer space and airspace have different ______ regimes
legal
Theories of principles that might be used to develop a legal definition and delimitation of outer space may be classified into two broad categories: spatial concepts and ______ concepts
functional
Some approaches propose to find a natural physical ______ between airspace and outer space
barrier
Airspace contained within national boundaries of a state is subject to the ______ of that state.
sovereignty
The absence of a clear-cut boundary between airspace and outer space undermines the very principle of national ______ of a state.
sovereignty
According to Article 4 of the 1967 Outer space treaty, states-parties take upon themselves not to display nuclear weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction in ______ orbit.
Earth
The exploration and utilization of outer space is the '______' of all mankind.
common province
States are not liable for damages caused by ______ which are registered to and constitute the property of non-state entities.
aircraft
According to the provisions of the Convention on international liability for damage caused by space objects of 1972, the launching state has ______ liability to compensate for the damages caused by its space objects.
absolute
The Secretary General of the United Nations is entrusted with keeping an international registry of objects, launched into ______ space.
outer
According to the UN Principles on the Remote Sensing of the Earth from outer space, it is not necessary to obtain a ______ from a state to conduct remote sensing of its territory from outer space.
permission
Remote sensing from airspace is subject to ______ agreement between the interested parties.
international
Any activity conducted without such agreement would constitute an ______ on international law.
infraction
States possess exclusive jurisdiction and in the latter there can be no exercise of sovereignty and territorial ______.
jurisdiction
The legal distinction between the ______ and outer space is not only factual but ultimately very necessary.
airspace
According to Article Il of the Outer space treaty of 1967 outer space cannot be subjected to national ______, either by way of establishing national sovereignty over it, or by occupation or use.
appropriation
There is ______ of opinion among scholars that the 'airspace' is that part of space subject to the sovereignty of a state.
unanimity
The issue of defining where outer space begins is also a ______ and national security issue.
political
Outer space cannot be subjected to national ______, either by way of establishing national sovereignty over it, or by occupation or use.
appropriation
Airspace is divided into national and international parts while outer space is ______ and is in its entirety in common use.
indivisible
States have no obligation to explore and utilize ______ for the benefit and in the interests of all countries.
airspace
The exploration and utilization of outer space is the '______' of all mankind.
common province
States are internationally responsible for national activities in outer space whether or not such activities are carried out by ______ or non-state actors.
state
According to the provisions of the Convention on international liability for damage caused by space objects of 1972, the launching state has ______ liability to compensate for the damages caused by its space objects.
absolute
On the other hand, according to Article III of the Liability convention, if damages to a space object of one state-party are caused by a space object of another state-party in any location other than the surface of the Earth the Launching State is only liable if such damages constitute ______ of persons who are responsible.
fault
The absence of delimitation of airspace and outer space can lead to ambiguity concerning the limits of ______ of a launching state.
liability
According to Article III of the 1975 Registration Convention, the Secretary General of the United Nations is entrusted with keeping an international registry of objects, launched into ______ space.
outer
Astronauts are regarded as envoys of ______ into outer space.
mankind
Remote sensing from airspace is subject to ______ agreement between the interested parties.
international
States are required to cooperate in returning astronauts to the ______ State in the event their craft has landed on foreign territory.
launching
Theories of principles that might be used to develop a legal definition and delimitation of outer space may be classified into two broad categories: spatial concepts and ______ concepts.
functional
Any activity conducted without such agreement would constitute an ______ on international law.
infraction
According to Article V of the Outer Space Treaty and relevant provisions of the 1968 Agreement on the ______ of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space.
Rescue
The exploration and utilization of outer space is the '______' of all mankind.
common
Outer space and airspace have different ______ regimes.
legal
The technical approach proposes to establish the boundary between airspace and outer space subject to the latest developments in __________ technology.
aerospace
The orbital approach places the boundary between airspace and outer space at the lowest altitude that an artificial Earth __________ can effectively execute a full round orbit around the planet.
satellite
The jurisdictional line approach was proposed by Theodore von __________ and A.Hailey.
Karman
The theories of 'effective sovereignty' violate the principle of __________ equality of states.
sovereign
The orbital approach requires further development of some objective criteria concerning the __________ shape of a satellite.
aerodynamic
The boundary between airspace and outer space is proposed to be established subject to the latest developments in aerospace technology, according to the __________ approach.
technical
Advocates of this approach further believe that outer space activities can be conducted by states safely and legally without establishing a clear-cut boundary between _______ and outer space
airspace
Here we believe that state sovereignty over its _______ cannot be put into question
airspace
This belief is now being put into question, however, by the recent advances made in _______ science and technology leading to the development of aerospace objects or vehicles
aerospace
These objects will have the ability to undertake flight and maneuver in outer space and _______ and have the necessary propulsion plants and fuel reserves to affect multiple transits between Earth orbit and the upper layers of the atmosphere
airspace
The establishment of the legal regime of that _______ is the prerogative of that state, subject to relevant norms of international law
airspace
The Russian Federation will continue to support and promote this approach within the UN until the successful resolution has been found, for the benefit of all _______
mankind
Delimitation of Airspace and outer space is a _______ issue
serious
They propose to set the height limit of a state's jurisdiction at an altitude of approximately 83 km over sea ______ where a body travelling at a velocity of 7km/sec is not affected by aerodynamic lifting force and is instead affected by centrifugal force.
level
The real danger in accepting such an approach, as we see it, is that many of the lawyers who favor it bring forward the idea that the principle of state sovereignty over its _______ has no absolute character and must be also regarded as 'functional', or 'relative'
airspace
Several factors have been taken into account, inter alia, the fact that the International Aviation Federation (IAF) has established rules according to which a space flight is considered a flight reaching the altitude of more than ______ km above sea-level.
100
The absence of delimitation of _______ and outer space can lead to ambiguity concerning the limits of sovereignty of a launching state
airspace
There have been proposals to declare a sui generis 'intermediate' zone between the highest altitude of flight of aircraft and the lowest altitude of flight of satellites (i.e. approximately between ______ and 100 km).
40
Accordingly, it would be impossible to say which legal regime such an object falls under at any given moment of _______
time
On June 20 1979 the USSR has submitted a proposal on the issue of definition and delimitation of outer space for the consideration of the UN Committee on the ______ uses of outer space (UN COPUOS).
peaceful
The Soviet proposal on delimitation contained 3 major elements: .1 Over-earth space higher than ______ km over sea-level will be deemed outer space.
100/110
The boundary between airspace and outer space shall be subject to negotiations between states and will be fixed by international treaty at a height of no more than ______ km above sea-level.
100/110
Such space objects should enjoy the right of 'innocent ______' over the territories of other states.
overflight
Most advocates of this theory deem the over-Earth space indivisible and subject to two international legal regimes acting in parallel which regulate the outer space and ______ activities of states.
aeronautical
They suppose that, if the goal of the state was to launch a craft into Earth orbit, such a craft, or object, would be covered by norms of international ______ Law.
space
On the other hand, if the purpose of the launch was to affect a flight through the Earth's atmosphere without the aim of reaching orbit, such a flight would be governed by norms of international ______ law.
aeronautical
The proponents of establishing a boundary line point out that since the legal regimes that govern ______ space and outer space are utterly dissimilar, clear demarcation is necessary.
air
Defining or delimiting outer space is not necessary because no legal or practical problems have arisen in the absence of such a definition that on the contrary, the differing legal regimes applicable in respect of ______ and outer space have operated well in their respective spheres.
air
The issue of defining where outer space begins is also a ______ and national security issue.
political
Outer space and ______ have different legal regimes.
air
The geostationary orbit is a circular orbit located at an approximate distance of 36,000 km directly above the ______'s equator.
Earth
States traversed by the ______'s equator in the Bogota Declaration of 1976 consider this orbit not as part of outer space, but rather the segments of this orbit as part of the territory over which equatorial states exercise their national sovereignty.
Earth
The legal status of the geostationary orbit therefore seems to be tied to the controversy over a legal definition of ______ space.
outer
States possess exclusive jurisdiction and in the latter there can be no exercise of sovereignty and territorial ______.
control
The exploration and utilization of outer space is the ' ______ ' of all mankind.
province
The legal distinction between the ______ and outer space is not only factual but ultimately very necessary.
air
The United States remains committed to equitable access to the __________ by all States as well as to the need to satisfy the real requirements of developing countries.
GSO
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty provides that outer space shall be free for exploration and use by all States without discrimination of any kind, on a basis of __________ and in accordance with international law.
equality
The management of the GSO is best done through the international __________ Union (ITU).
Telecommunication
The Outer Space Treaty further states that outer space is not subject to national __________ by claim of sovereignty or by any other means.
appropriation
The issue of ensuring equitable access to the geostationary orbit is a matter that the ITU has been squarely, vigorously, and satisfactorily addressing for a number of __________.
years
The ITU is the international body that is charged by the international community with the rational, efficient and economic use of radio frequencies and the __________.
GSO
The United States did not agree with those that argue that the GSO is or can be subjected to the sovereignty of States or that States may have preferential rights to the use of such orbits because this orbit, at approximately 36,000 kilometers above the earth, is in __________ space.
outer
The ITU Constitution, Convention and Radio Regulations, and the mechanisms under those authorities for international cooperation among countries and groups of countries, take into account the interests of states in the use of the __________ orbit and the radio frequency spectrum.
geostationary
The Outer Space Treaty provides that outer space is not subject to national appropriation by claim of sovereignty or by any other means, and a signatory to this Treaty cannot appropriate a position in the __________ either by claim of sovereignty or by means of use.
GSO
The question of ensuring equitable access to the __________ orbit is a matter that the ITU has been squarely, vigorously, and satisfactorily addressing for a number of years.
geostationary
The United Nations Register of Conventional Arms was established in _______ to contribute to confidence building and security among states.
1992
The Register of Conventional Arms enables participating governments to provide information on the export and import of seven categories of major conventional ______ systems.
weapons
The United Nations system for the standardized reporting of military expenditures was introduced in _______.
1980
More than ______ states have reported to the Register of Conventional Arms one or more times.
160
More than ______ states have reported to the United Nations system for the standardized reporting of military expenditures at least once.
110
The General Assembly established the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms in order to consider the most appropriate way to reduce the risks posed by the irresponsible use of ______.
MOTAPM
The General Assembly's first special session on _______________ (1978) called for international negotiations on the issue.
disarmament
The United Nations supports initiatives towards _______________ undertaken at the regional and subregional levels.
disarmament
The United Nations Disarmament Fellowship Programme, launched by the General Assembly in _______________, has trained over 50 public officials from about 150 countries.
1978
The United Nations undertakes information and education activities on multilateral _______________ issues in the framework of its Disarmament Information Programme.
disarmament
A group of governmental experts is meeting in 2003-2004 to conduct a reappraisal of the relationship between _______________ and development.
disarmament
The United Nations, in partnership with the Hague Appeal for Peace, is conducting a peace and small arms education project aimed at children and youth in four countries.
none
The prevention of an arms race in outer space has been discussed in the General Assembly, the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer _______________, and the Conference on Disarmament.
Space
The issue of promoting economic and social progress, especially for less developed nations, by using the resources released through general _______________ under a system of effective international control has long been debated among member states.
disarmament
The United Nations works with governmental organizations and arrangements —such as the African Union, the European Union, the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, the League of Arab States, the Organization of American States, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe — as well as with international, regional and local non-_______________ organizations.
governmental
The United Nations has adopted a report by a group of experts on _______________ and non-proliferation education, reaffirming that disarmament education was an integral part of peace education and an important aspect of every citizen's training for participation in civil life.
disarmament
The face of warfare has changed in recent years as women and girls have increasingly been affected by conflicts, both as ______ and perpetrators.
victims
The UN promotes understanding of the importance of gen- der perspectives in al aspects of ______ — whether collecting and destroying weapons, de-mining, conducting fact-finding missions, or participating in decision-making and peace processes.
disarmament
Peaceful uses of outer space The United Nations works to ensure that outer space si used for peaceful ______ and that the benefits from space activities are shared by al nations.
purposes
The main intergovernmental body ni this field si the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer ______.
Space
The Committee and its subcommittees meet annually to consider ______ put before them by the General Assembly, reports submitted to them and issues raised by member states.
questions
The 1966 Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States ni the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (______ Treaty) provides that space exploration shall be carried out for the ben- efit of al countries, irrespective of their degree of development.
Outer Space
The General Assembly in _______ declared 4-10 October World Space Week.
1999
The 1974 Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space (______ Convention) provides that launching states maintain registries of space objects and provide information on objects launched to the United Nations.
Registration
Under this Convention, the Office for Outer Space Affairs maintains a United Nations Registry on objects launched into outer ______.
space
The United Nations Programme on Space Applications provides technical advisory services to member states in conducting _______ projects.
pilot
The Office for Outer Space Affairs serves as the secretariat for the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of _______ Space.
Outer
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space has two subcommittees: The Scientific and Technical Subcommittee is the focal point of international cooperation in ______ technology and research.
space
A searchable online index of objects launched into outer space is maintained by the Office for Outer Space Affairs on its website (www.oosa.un______a.org).
vienna
The Office provides technical assistance to the regional centres for space science and technology education and to the network of space science and technology education and research institutions for central-eastern and south-eastern _______.
Europe
The Legal Subcommittee works to ensure the development of a legal framework concomitant with the rapid technological development of ______ activities.
space
The centre in Asia and the Pacific became operational in _______ in 1996.
India
The 1979 Agreement Governing Activities of States on the ______ and Other Celestial Bodies (Moon Agreement) elaborates the principles relating to the moon and other celestial bodies set out in the 1966 Treaty.
moon
The Office works in close cooperation with international organizations such as the European Space Agency (ESA), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), and the Committee on Space _______ (COSPAR).
Research
The Principles governing the use by states of artificial earth satellites for international direct television broadcasting (1982) recognize that such use has international political, economic, social and cultural ______.
implications
The United Nations Programme on Space Applications undertakes training and fellowship programmes in such areas as remote sensing, satellite communication, satellite meteorology, satellite navigation, basic space science and space _______.
law
The Principles relating to remote sensing of the earth from outer space (1986) state that such activities are to be conducted for the benefit of all ______.
countries
The Office is also a cooperating body to the International Charter, 'Space and Major _______' — a mechanism through which UN agencies can request satellite imagery to support their response to disasters.
Disasters
The Principles on the use of nuclear power sources in outer space (1992) recognize that such sources are essential for some space ______.
missions
The United Nations has organized three major conferences on the exploration and peaceful uses of outer ______, all held in Vienna.
space
The Office provides technical support to the government of _______ in its preparations for the establishment of a west Asia centre.
Jordan
To coordinate the space-related activities of the United Nations system, an inter-agency meeting on outer space activities convenes _______.
annually
The first conference, held in 1968 examined the practical benefits deriving from space research and exploration, and the extent to which non-space ______, especially developing countries, might enjoy them.
countries
The second conference (UNISPACE 82) reflected the growing involvement of all ______ in outer space activities.
nations
The third conference (UNISPACE III), held in 1999, outlined a wide variety of actions to protect the global ______ and manage natural resources.
environment
The event brought together governments, intergovernmental bodies, civil ______ and, for the first time, the private sector.
society
Match the following international agreements with their purposes:
United Nations Register of Conventional Arms = Contribute to confidence building and security among states United Nations system for the standardized reporting of military expenditures = Promote transparency in military matters Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects = Establish liability for damages caused by space objects Agreement Governing Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies = Elaborate principles relating to the moon and other celestial bodies
Match the following entities with their descriptions:
Office for Outer Space Affairs = Maintains a United Nations Registry on objects launched into outer space United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Main intergovernmental body in the field of outer space European Space Agency (ESA) = International organization working in close cooperation with the Office Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) = International organization working in close cooperation with the Office
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Outer space = Region outside the Earth's atmosphere Airspace = Region within a state's territorial boundaries Liability = Responsibility for damages caused by space objects Sovereignty = Supreme authority over a territory or region
Match the following entities with their characteristics:
States = Required to cooperate in returning astronauts to the launching state Astronauts = Require return to the launching state in the event of landing on foreign territory Regional centres for space science and technology education = Receive technical assistance from the Office International Astronautical Federation (IAF) = Works in close cooperation with the Office
Match the following approaches with their proponents:
Delimitation of outer space = Russian Federation Non-delimitation of outer space = United States Establishment of national sovereignty over outer space = Some states Promotion of international cooperation in outer space = United Nations
Match the following issues with their categories:
Definition of outer space = Legal and national security issue Liability for damages caused by space objects = International legal issue Promoting economic and social progress = Economic development issue Delimitation of outer space = Political and national security issue
Match the following international forums with their discussions:
General Assembly = Prevention of an arms race in outer space Conference on Disarmament = Prevention of an arms race in outer space Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Peaceful applications of space technology Disarmament Commission = Guidelines and recommendations for regional approaches to disarmament
Match the following initiatives with their goals:
Regional approaches to disarmament = Promoting security and confidence-building measures among states within a region Disarmament information and education activities = Raising awareness on the importance of disarmament United Nations Disarmament Fellowship Programme = Training public officials from around the world on disarmament issues General Assembly's first special session on disarmament = Negotiating a multilateral agreement on the prevention of an arms race in outer space
Match the following entities with their roles:
United Nations = Supporting initiatives towards disarmament undertaken at the regional and subregional levels Office for Outer Space Affairs = Secretariat for the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space ITU = Charged with the rational, efficient and economic use of radio frequencies and the geostationary orbit Hague Appeal for Peace = Conducting a peace and small arms education project
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Disarmament education = An integral part of peace education and an important aspect of every citizen's training for participation in civil life Outer space = Free for exploration and use by all States without discrimination of any kind, on a basis of equality and in accordance with international law Regional approaches to disarmament = Promoting security and confidence-building measures among states within a region Peaceful applications of space technology = Use of space technology for peaceful purposes such as remote sensing and telemedicine
Match the following events with their descriptions:
International conference on the relationship between disarmament and development = Examining the relationship between disarmament and development First conference on the peaceful uses of outer space = Examining the practical benefits deriving from space research and exploration General Assembly's first special session on disarmament = Calling for international negotiations on the prevention of an arms race in outer space Conference on Disarmament = Discussing the prevention of an arms race in outer space
Match the following entities with their roles:
United Nations Disarmament Fellowship Programme = Training public officials from around the world on disarmament issues Conference on Disarmament = Discussing the prevention of an arms race in outer space Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Promoting the peaceful uses of outer space Office for Outer Space Affairs = Providing secretariat services to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Match the following initiatives with their goals:
Disarmament information and education activities = Raising awareness on the importance of disarmament Regional approaches to disarmament = Promoting security and confidence-building measures among states within a region Peace and small arms education project = Tackling the issue of illicit guns and the threat they pose United Nations Disarmament Fellowship Programme = Training public officials from around the world on disarmament issues
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Disarmament = The reduction or elimination of weapons, especially nuclear weapons Outer space = The region of space outside the Earth's atmosphere Peace education = Education that promotes peace, tolerance, and understanding International cooperation = Cooperation among states to achieve common goals
Match the following entities with their roles:
United Nations = Promoting international cooperation and disarmament Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Promoting the peaceful uses of outer space Conference on Disarmament = Discussing the prevention of an arms race in outer space Hague Appeal for Peace = Promoting peace and disarmament through education and awareness-raising
Match the following events with their descriptions:
International conference on the relationship between disarmament and development = Examining the relationship between disarmament and development First conference on the peaceful uses of outer space = Examining the practical benefits deriving from space research and exploration General Assembly's first special session on disarmament = Calling for international negotiations on the prevention of an arms race in outer space Third conference on the peaceful uses of outer space = Outlining actions to protect the global environment and manage natural resources
Match the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs' activities with their descriptions:
Disseminates space-related information to member states = Through its International Space Information System Provides technical advisory services to member states in conducting pilot projects = Through its United Nations Programme on Space Applications Undertakes training and fellowship programmes in areas of space science and technology = Through its International Space Information System Assists developing countries in using space technology for development = Through its United Nations Programme on Space Applications
Match the following with their respective purposes:
United Nations Programme on Space Applications = Providing technical advisory services to member states in conducting pilot projects International Space Information System = Disseminating space-related information to member states Office for Outer Space Affairs = Assisting developing countries in using space technology for development Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Serving as the secretariat for the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Match the following with their respective locations:
Centre for space science and technology education = Asia and the Pacific Regional centre for space science and technology education = Morocco and Nigeria West Asia centre = Jordan Latin America and Caribbean centres = Mexico and Brazil
Match the following concepts with their corresponding descriptions:
Gender perspective = Considering how the spread of small arms affects women in particular and what might be done about it Outer space = The province of all humankind, free for exploration and use by all states, solely for peaceful purposes Disarmament = Collecting and destroying weapons, de-mining, conducting fact-finding missions, or participating in decision-making and peace processes Peaceful uses = Ensuring that outer space is used for peaceful purposes and that the benefits from space activities are shared by all nations
Match the following international organizations with their respective descriptions:
European Space Agency (ESA) = International organization working with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs International Astronautical Federation (IAF) = International organization working with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) = International organization working with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) = International organization working with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Match the following entities with their corresponding descriptions:
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = The main intergovernmental body in the field of outer space General Assembly = The entity that sets up the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Office for Outer Space Affairs = The entity that maintains a United Nations Registry on objects launched into outer space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee = The focal point of international cooperation in space technology and research
Match the following with their respective purposes:
Inter-agency meeting on outer space activities = Coordinating the space-related activities of the United Nations system United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs = Assisting developing countries in using space technology for development Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Serving as the secretariat for the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space International Space Information System = Disseminating space-related information to member states
Match the following legal instruments with their corresponding descriptions:
Outer Space Treaty = Provides that space exploration shall be carried out for the benefit of all countries, irrespective of their degree of development Rescue Agreement = Provides for aiding the crews of spacecraft in case of accident or emergency landing Liability Convention = Provides that the launching state is liable for damage caused by its space objects on the earth's surface Registration Convention = Provides that launching states maintain registries of space objects and provide information on objects launched to the United Nations
Match the following with their respective descriptions:
World Space Week = Celebrating the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition United Nations Programme on Space Applications = Providing technical advisory services to member states in conducting pilot projects Office for Outer Space Affairs = Assisting developing countries in using space technology for development International Space Information System = Disseminating space-related information to member states
Match the following concepts with their corresponding categories:
Delimitation of Airspace and outer space = A political issue Peaceful uses of outer space = A legal issue Disarmament = A security issue Outer space exploration = A scientific issue
Match the following with their respective purposes:
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs = Assisting developing countries in using space technology for development Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Serving as the secretariat for the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space International Space Information System = Disseminating space-related information to member states United Nations Programme on Space Applications = Providing technical advisory services to member states in conducting pilot projects
Match the following entities with their corresponding roles:
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Reviews the scope of international cooperation in peaceful uses of outer space General Assembly = Sets up the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Office for Outer Space Affairs = Maintains a United Nations Registry on objects launched into outer space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee = Devises programmes and directs United Nations technical cooperation
Match the following principles with their corresponding descriptions:
Principle of equality of states = Ensures that all states have equal rights in space exploration and use Principle of peaceful uses = Ensures that outer space is used for peaceful purposes and that the benefits from space activities are shared by all nations Principle of national sovereignty = Asserts the rights of states to exercise control over their territories and airspace Principle of international cooperation = Encourages cooperation among states in the exploration and use of outer space
Match the following with their respective locations:
Centre for space science and technology education = India Regional centre for space science and technology education = Morocco and Nigeria West Asia centre = Jordan Latin America and Caribbean centres = Mexico and Brazil
Match the following international organizations with their respective descriptions:
European Space Agency (ESA) = International organization working with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs International Astronautical Federation (IAF) = International organization working with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) = International organization working with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) = International organization working with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Match the following agreements with their corresponding purposes:
Outer Space Treaty = Provides that space exploration shall be carried out for the benefit of all countries, irrespective of their degree of development Rescue Agreement = Provides for aiding the crews of spacecraft in case of accident or emergency landing Liability Convention = Provides that the launching state is liable for damage caused by its space objects on the earth's surface Registration Convention = Provides that launching states maintain registries of space objects and provide information on objects launched to the United Nations
Match the following with their respective purposes:
Inter-agency meeting on outer space activities = Coordinating the space-related activities of the United Nations system United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs = Assisting developing countries in using space technology for development Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Serving as the secretariat for the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space International Space Information System = Disseminating space-related information to member states
Match the following concepts with their corresponding categories:
Outer space exploration = A scientific issue Delimitation of Airspace and outer space = A political issue Disarmament = A security issue Peaceful uses of outer space = A legal issue
Match the following entities with their corresponding roles:
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Makes recommendations to the General Assembly General Assembly = Sets up the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Office for Outer Space Affairs = Maintains a United Nations Registry on objects launched into outer space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee = Devises programmes and directs United Nations technical cooperation
Match the following principles with their corresponding descriptions:
Principle of peaceful uses = Ensures that outer space is used for peaceful purposes and that the benefits from space activities are shared by all nations Principle of equality of states = Ensures that all states have equal rights in space exploration and use Principle of national sovereignty = Asserts the rights of states to exercise control over their territories and airspace Principle of international cooperation = Encourages cooperation among states in the exploration and use of outer space
Match the following events with their years:
First conference on the exploration and peaceful uses of outer space = 1968 Second conference on the exploration and peaceful uses of outer space (UNISPACE 82) = 1982 Third conference on the exploration and peaceful uses of outer space (UNISPACE III) = 1999 Establishment of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = 1959
Match the following principles with their related agreements:
Principles governing the use by states of artificial earth satellites for international direct television broadcasting = 1982 Principles relating to remote sensing of the earth from outer space = 1986 Principles on the use of nuclear power sources in outer space = 1992 Declaration on international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for the benefit and in the interest of all states = 1996
Match the following concepts with their corresponding regimes:
Outer space = International regime Airspace = National sovereignty Remote sensing = International cooperation Nuclear power sources = Safety assessment
Match the following statements with their corresponding categories:
States are free to determine all aspects of their participation in international space cooperation on an equitable and mutually acceptable basis = Declaration on international cooperation The exploration and utilization of outer space is the 'common heritage' of all mankind = Principle of common heritage Remote sensing is to be used to preserve the environment and to reduce the impact of natural disasters = Principle of remote sensing States possess exclusive rights and in the latter there can be no exercise of sovereignty and territorial jurisdiction = Principle of sovereignty
Match the following organizations with their corresponding roles:
Office for Outer Space Affairs = Maintaining a searchable online index of objects launched into outer space United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Intergovernmental body on outer space affairs Space Generation Forum = Platform for young professionals and university students to contribute to the development of the space sector United Nations General Assembly = Adopting sets of principles on the conduct of space activities
Match the following approaches with their proponents:
Orbital approach = Proponents of a clear-cut boundary between airspace and outer space Spatial approach = Proponents of a spatial delimitation of outer space Functional approach = Proponents of a functional definition of outer space None of the above = Unclear or no clear approach
Match the following principles with their corresponding purposes:
Principles governing the use by states of artificial earth satellites for international direct television broadcasting = Promoting the dissemination and exchange of information and knowledge Principles relating to remote sensing of the earth from outer space = Preserving the environment and reducing the impact of natural disasters Principles on the use of nuclear power sources in outer space = Ensuring safety and minimizing risks Declaration on international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for the benefit and in the interest of all states = Promoting international cooperation and mutual understanding
Match the following statements with their corresponding categories:
The exploration and utilization of outer space is the 'common heritage' of all mankind = Principle of common heritage Outer space cannot be subjected to national appropriation, either by way of establishing national sovereignty over it, or by occupation or use = Principle of non-appropriation States possess exclusive rights and in the latter there can be no exercise of sovereignty and territorial jurisdiction = Principle of sovereignty The legal distinction between airspace and outer space is not only factual but ultimately very necessary = Principle of distinction
Match the following purposes with their corresponding agreements:
Recognizing the principles relating to the moon and other celestial bodies = 1979 Agreement Governing Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies Establishing the basis to regulate the future exploration and exploitation of natural resources on the moon and other celestial bodies = 1966 Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space Promoting international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for the benefit and in the interest of all states = 1996 Declaration on International Cooperation in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space Regulating the use of nuclear power sources in outer space = 1992 Principles on the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space
Match the following statements with their corresponding categories:
Astronauts are regarded as envoys of mankind into outer space = Principle of manned spaceflight The exploration and utilization of outer space is the 'common heritage' of all mankind = Principle of common heritage Remote sensing is to be used to preserve the environment and to reduce the impact of natural disasters = Principle of remote sensing States possess exclusive rights and in the latter there can be no exercise of sovereignty and territorial jurisdiction = Principle of sovereignty
Match the following organizations with their corresponding roles:
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space = Intergovernmental body on outer space affairs Office for Outer Space Affairs = Maintaining a searchable online index of objects launched into outer space United Nations General Assembly = Adopting sets of principles on the conduct of space activities Space Generation Forum = Platform for young professionals and university students to contribute to the development of the space sector
Explore the legal, political, and national security implications of defining where outer space begins and atmospheric flight ends. Understand the origins of this issue and its significance for sovereign nations.
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