Negotiated and drafted under the auspices of the United Nations, it was opened for signature in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union on 27 January 1967, entering …

The UNTC page provides details on the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space.

On April 25 the Senate gave unanimous consent to its ratification, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967. The substance of the arms control provisions is in Article IV. This …

Nov 11, 2025 · International space treaties remain untested regarding who would own the rights to minerals, gases and water found in outer space. Until now, this has not been an issue since …

The Treaty was opened for signature by the three depository Governments (the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States of America) in January 1967, and it …

May 5, 2025 · It was first signed by the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom and has since been ratified by 115 countries. Its primary goal was to establish a framework for …

The exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries, irrespective of their degree of …

For States whose instruments of ratification or accession are deposited subsequent to the entry into force of this Treaty, it shall enter into force on the date of the deposit of their instruments …

Since the first Soviet satellite launch in 1957 and the subsequent American interest in space exploration, space as a domain for peace and security has been on the United Nations’ …

On April 25 the Senate gave unanimous consent to its ratification, and the Treaty entered into force on October 10, 1967. The substance of the arms control provisions is in Article IV.