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Registration Convention
The 1975 UN Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space, requiring states to register space objects with the UN.
The Registration Convention creates a system for identifying space objects and their owners, essential for determining liability and maintaining space safety.
Registration Obligations Launching states must:
- Maintain national registries
- Notify UN Secretary-General of launches
- Provide specified information
Information Required
- Name of launching state(s)
- Appropriate designator or registration number
- Date and location of launch
- Basic orbital parameters
- General function of space object
Purpose Registration enables:
- Identification of objects
- Determination of jurisdiction
- Liability attribution
- Space traffic management
UN Register The UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) maintains the international register, accessible online.
EU Implementation The EU Space Registry coordinates member state compliance, aggregating national registrations for UN notification while maintaining the European catalog.