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What are the challenges of liability and governance in space law concerning space debris? How can international frameworks be strengthened to ensure responsible space activities?
Category: Science and Technology (GS -III),
Test Date: 07 Mar 2025
Approach:
- Introduction: Define space debris and its increasing risks. Mention the importance of space law in regulating debris management.
- Challenges in Liability and Governance:
- Lack of clear legal definition of space debris.
- Gaps in international treaties (Outer Space Treaty 1967, Liability Convention 1972).
- Challenges in attribution and enforcement of liability.
- Absence of binding regulations for debris mitigation and controlled re-entries.
- Strengthening International Frameworks:
- Binding global regulations under COPUOS for space debris management.
- Mandatory disposal mechanisms (controlled re-entry, graveyard orbits).
- Advanced tracking systems for real-time monitoring.
- Reforming the Liability Convention with enforcement mechanisms.
- Wrap up your answer
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