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The Liability Convention

This quiz focuses specifically on the Liability Convention of 1972, covering definitions of damage, launching state liability, liability limits, defenses, and claim procedures.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which international treaty governs liability for space activities?

  1. The Outer Space Treaty
  2. The Liability Convention
  3. The Registration Convention
  4. The Rescue Agreement
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Under the Liability Convention, who is liable for damage caused by a space object?

  1. The launching state
  2. The state that owns the space object
  3. The state that operates the space object
  4. The state that registers the space object
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the definition of 'damage' under the Liability Convention?

  1. Any loss of life, personal injury, or property damage
  2. Any loss of or damage to property
  3. Any loss of or damage to the environment
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the defenses available to a launching state under the Liability Convention?

  1. Force majeure
  2. Act of God
  3. Contributory negligence
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum amount of liability for damage caused by a space object under the Liability Convention?

  1. 100 million SDRs
  2. 200 million SDRs
  3. 300 million SDRs
  4. 400 million SDRs
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