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International Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

A/RES/1721(XVI)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 21 Report of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, published in 1961.

What else is in this group?

78 documents · 1960–2025
Newer documents in this group exist (latest: 2025).
YearSymbolTitleWord lengthText similarity
2025
A/RES/80/76

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

4,167–
2024
A/RES/79/87

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

4,172–
2023
A/RES/78/72

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

3,907–
2022
A/RES/77/121

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

3,657–
2021
A/RES/76/76

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

3,618–

This group bundles related documents that are not individually ordered.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity
Entity(Sub-)ProgrammeTitleTotal mandates citedExpenditure
Programme 5Peaceful uses of outer space38—

Historical expenditure covers the complete programme or subprogramme, not this mandate. For an overview of all UN entities and programmes, see UN entities and programmes.

What subjects does this mandate have?

13 subjects
ClimatologyConferencesInformation DisseminationInternational LawMembersOuter SpacePeaceful CoexistencePrinciplesSpace CommunicationSpace ExplorationSpace Object RegistrationTechnical CooperationWeather Forecasting

What’s in this document?

3 operative paragraphs

A

1
Commends to States for their guidance in the exploration and use of outer space the following principles:
a
International law, including the Charter of the United Nations, applies to outer space and celestial bodies;
( b) Outer space and celestial bodies are free for exploration and use by all States in conformity with international law and are not subject to national appropriation ;
2
Invites the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to study and report on the legal problems which may arise from the exploration and use of outer space.
20 December 1961.

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Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity
Entity(Sub-)ProgrammeTitleTotal mandates citedExpenditure
Programme 5Peaceful uses of outer space38

Historical expenditure covers the complete programme or subprogramme, not this mandate. For an overview of all UN entities and programmes, see UN entities and programmes.