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Indemnification

Legal arrangements whereby one party agrees to compensate another for potential losses.

Indemnification provisions allocate risk between operators and states.

Common Arrangements

  • Operator indemnifies state above insurance
  • State provides capped indemnity for catastrophic events
  • Cross-waivers between parties

EU Space Act

  • Insurance required up to specified limits
  • State liability provisions for excess