Outer Space Act 1986
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The Outer Space Act 1986 is an Act of Parliament that implements the United Kingdom's international obligations with respect to space launches and operations by people connected to the country. The act did not come into force until 1 August 1989.[1]
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Long title | An Act to confer licensing and other powers on the Secretary of State to secure compliance with the international obligations of the United Kingdom with respect to the launching and operation of space objects and the carrying on of other activities in outer space by persons connected with this country. |
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Citation | 1986 c. 38 |
Territorial extent | England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 18 July 1986 |
Commencement | 31 July 1989 |
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Amended by | Deregulation Act 2015, Space Industry Act 2018 |
Relates to | Space Industry Act 2018 |
Status: Amended | |
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Revised text of statute as amended |
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Quick Facts Long title, Dates ...
Long title | A bill to secure compliance with the international obligations of the United Kingdom with respect to the launching and operation of space objects and the carrying on of other activities in outer space by persons connected with this country. |
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Dates | |
Royal assent | 18 July 1986 |
Commencement | 5 July 1989 |
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