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Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies

A/RES/2222(XXI)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1966.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity
Entity(Sub-)ProgrammeTitleTotal mandates citedExpenditure
Programme 5Peaceful uses of outer space38—

Historical expenditure covers the complete programme or subprogramme, not this mandate. For an overview of all UN entities and programmes, see UN entities and programmes.

What subjects does this mandate have?

5 subjects
MoonOuter SpaceSignatures, Accessions, RatificationsSpace ExplorationTreaties (Text)

What’s in this document?

5 operative paragraphs
1
Commends the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, the text of which is annexed to the present resolution ;
2
Requests the Depositary Governments to open the Treaty for signature and ratification at the earliest possible date;
3
Expresses its hope for the widest possible adherence to this Treaty ;
4
Requests the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space:
a
To continue its work on the elaboration of an agreement on liability for damages caused by the launching of objects into outer space and an agreement on assistance to and return of astronauts and space vehicles, which are on the agenda of the Committee;
( b) To begin at the same time the study of questions relative to the definition of outer space and the utilization of outer space and celestial bodies, including the various implications of space communications ;
10 Ibid., document A/6431.
( c) To report on the progress of its work to the
19 December 1966.

Table of contents

No headings found in this document.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity
Entity(Sub-)ProgrammeTitleTotal mandates citedExpenditure
Programme 5Peaceful uses of outer space38

Historical expenditure covers the complete programme or subprogramme, not this mandate. For an overview of all UN entities and programmes, see UN entities and programmes.