Space Law Document Generator
Draft compliant legal frameworks for the cosmos. Generate contracts for satellite launches, lunar mining rights, and liability waivers based on the Outer Space Treaty.
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Governing the Final Frontier
Space law is a complex intersection of international treaties, national regulations, and commercial contracts. The foundation is the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which declares that space is the "province of all mankind" and cannot be claimed by any nation. However, the commercial reality of the 21st century—driven by SpaceX, Blue Origin, and asteroid mining startups—requires specific, enforceable agreements.
Key Legal Instruments
- The Liability Convention (1972): Establishes that launching states are absolutely liable for damage caused by their space objects on Earth or to aircraft, and liable based on fault for damage in space.
- The Registration Convention (1975): Requires nations to maintain a registry of objects launched into space, critical for tracking debris and establishing ownership.
- The Artemis Accords: A modern framework led by the US/NASA for civil exploration, emphasizing transparency, interoperability, and the release of scientific data.
Commercial Mining & Property Rights
Can you own an asteroid? Under the Outer Space Treaty, nations cannot claim sovereignty. However, the US Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act (2015) and Luxembourg's Space Resources Law allow companies to own and sell resources extracted from celestial bodies. This distinction—owning the minerals but not the land—is the basis for modern mining contracts generated by this tool.