Outer Space Act 1986

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The Outer Space Act 1986 was the first UK legislation regulating space activities. It requires any person or organisation carrying out space activities (launching or procuring the launch of space objects, operating space objects, or any activity in outer space) to obtain a licence from the Secretary of State. It implements the UK's international obligations under the UN Outer Space Treaty 1967 and Liability Convention 1972.

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• Licensing requirement — any UK national, Scottish partnership, or body incorporated under UK law must obtain a licence to carry out space activities
• Licence conditions may include requirements for insurance, avoidance of contamination of outer space, and disposal of space debris
• The UK government is liable under international law for national space activities — this is passed to the licensee through indemnity requirements
• The Secretary of State may revoke a licence if conditions are breached or if it is necessary for national security
• Now largely supplemented by the Space Industry Act 2018 for UK launch activities

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