How many States have signed and ratified the five international treaties governing outer space?
As of 1 January 2006: The Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (the “Outer Space Treaty”) has been ratified by 98 States and signed by 27 others. The Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space (the “Rescue Agreement”) has been ratified by 88 States and signed by 25 others. In addition, one international intergovernmental organization has declared its acceptance of the rights and obligations provided for in this Agreement. The Convention on International Liability for Damage Causes by Space Objects (the “Liability Convention”) has been ratified by 83 States and signed by 25 others. In addition, three international intergovernmental organizations have declared their acceptance of the rights and obligations provided for in this Convention. The Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space (the
