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Space Law is the body of international law principles and rules governing the activities of states and other international actors in outer space. The advent of space exploration and the space race between states, notably beginning in the 1960s with the rivalry between the United States (USA) and the Soviet Union extending into outer space, spurred the development of this legal field. The potential for an arms race in space necessitated the use of diplomatic channels and international legal frame

The Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts, and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space is an international treaty that elaborates on the principles established in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty regarding the peaceful use of space activities. Adopted by the United Nations in 1968 and entering into force in 1969, the agreement aims to promote cooperation among states in ensuring the safety of astronauts as "envoys of humankind" and regulating the process of returning

The Outer Space Treaty, formally known as the "Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies," was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1967 and entered into force the same year. This treaty establishes fundamental principles of international law to ensure that outer space is used for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of all humanity. It is considered one of the cornerstone agreeme