Outer Space Treaty enters into force
Date the instrument took legal effect · Date as reported
The Outer Space Treaty entered into force. Established a foundational treaty framework for space activities.
Historical significance
Established a foundational treaty framework for space activities.
- Category
- Programs, Policy, and Governance
- Type
- Treaty entered into force
- Organization
- United Nations
- Jurisdiction
- International
- Legal instrument
- Outer Space Treaty
Sources and attribution
- United Nations — Outer Space Treaty procedural history (opens in a new tab) — Original factual summary; retain attribution to United Nations.
