Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space

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  • Year adopted & entered into force: Adopted 1967 (UNGA Resolution 2345 (XXII)); entered into force 3 December 1968.
  • International body: United Nations General Assembly (administered by UNOOSA / UNCOPUOS).
  • Summary: Elaborates on Article V of the Outer Space Treaty: states must assist astronauts in distress, safely return them, and also return space objects that return to Earth outside the territory of the launching state.
  • Full text: United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs – Rescue Agreement
    https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/rescueagreement.html