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As far as I know, everything that is sent into space is the responsibility of the nation that launched it and governed by its laws. So if two satellites were ow
by gmueckl 7y ago
As far as I know, everything that is sent into space is the responsibility of the nation that launched it and governed by its laws. So if two satellites were owned by organizations from the same country, that country's legal system would have to deal with the damages. I am not sure if the space treaties actually cover the case where multiple nations are involved. I wouldn't bet on it.
- ceejayoz 7y ago> I am not sure if the space treaties actually cover the case where multiple nations are involved. I wouldn't bet on it. I would. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Liability_Convention https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Liability_Convention > States (countries) bear international responsibility for all space objects that are launched within their territory. This means that regardless of who launches the space object, if it was launched from State A's territory, or from State A's facility, or if State A caused the launch to happen, then State A is fully liable for damages that result from that space object.
- simion314 7y agoSo for cars we have clear rules like on intersection who has the priority, on an incline, etc . It seems that in this case there are no rules, the SpaceX was following the rules but ESA thinks it was to risky or SpaceX are incompetent and could not do anything and couldn't even produce a response in time.
- ceejayoz 7y agoYeah, at the moment, this sort of issue is an after-the-fact thing. Determining fault would probably be a diplomatic and multi-national legal fuss that stretches for years.
- JorgeGT 7y agoAs for the second question yes, the Space Liability Convention contemplates joint launches, see article V here: http://www.unoosa.org/pdf/gares/ARES_26_2777E.pdf http://www.unoosa.org/pdf/gares/ARES_26_2777E.pdf