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Do they need more than US approval to launch satellites into international space?
by TenJack 8y ago
Do they need more than US approval to launch satellites into international space?
- ceejayoz 8y agoPer the Outer Space Treaty, no. Under it, space is free for the use and exploration of all countries. The US is liable for SpaceX in-space fuckups, though - if they crash a satellite into something, the US is responsible.
- AimForTheBushes 8y agoGood question. I doubt the Russians or Chinese consult the FCC for launches.
- greglindahl 8y agoThis FCC approval is to be able to talk between orbit and the ground in the US. SpaceX needs approval from other countries for the same, in order to offer service there. Launch approvals are a separate thing.