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Everyone remembers their first time: ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation'

jmch Silver badge

Re: Sounds like another step towards realizing "Wall-E"

"However, the State that launches a space object retains jurisdiction and control over that object.[10] The State is also liable for damages caused by its space object.[11]"

Interesting that it looks like it was written back in the days when the only actors in space were states and not private individuals. For example does the US have jurisdiction over any satellites launched from the US, or if it involves a US company? What if (for example) SpaceX buys / builds it's own launch facility on a Caribbean island* and incorporates there?

*In a hollowed-out extinct volcano, natch!

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