Outer Space: Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Legal Subcommittee, 64th session, 1092nd meeting General Assembly Date: 16 May 2025 Language: English Transcript: https://transcripts.un.org/en/asset/k1p/k1pe9dbtzf Transcripts available through this tool are created by using automatic speech recognition and are not official records nor official documents of the United Nations. Official records and official documents are available on the Official Document System of the United Nations. --- COPUOS · Chair [43:16]: Buenos días, distinguidas delegadas. I now declare open the 1,092nd meeting of the Legal Subcommittee. Distinguished delegates, this morning we— our consideration of agenda item 14, report to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. Are there any comments on this proposed schedule? I see none. And so we shall continue with our consideration. Distinguished delegates, as we move forward in reviewing and adopting— vote on your support to advance our work in the spirit of cooperation in the circuits that, as you know, and as due to the ongoing liquidity crisis, our session must conclude today. Distinguished delegates, yesterday the following documents as amended. Firstly, L report. We also adopted, which is agenda item 4, information and non-governmental organizations relating to space law. On agenda item 6B, matters relating to including consideration of ways and means to ensure the rational and equitable use of the geostationaries to the role of the International Telecommunication Union. And we adopted 9 and 12, which we handled as a block given that all future role and method of work of the committee, including sections on ATLAS and on UNISOC. Yesterday we suspended our consideration of Addendum 5. A new paragraph. Iran. This morning we will continue with the adoption on agenda item 9, general exchange on legal mechanisms. Thank you. We will now move to the next item on the agenda, relating to space debris mitigation and remediation measures, technical subcommittee, and we'll then continue with the rest of the agenda that are available on the webpage. 10, 11, 13, and 14. Once again, are available on the webpage. We will then, which are the following. Once again, indicating the open paragraphs, 3 part of the report pending paragraph 15, addendum 8 on agenda item 3, pending paragraphs 13b. 13 ter, 13 quater, and 13 quinquies. On agenda item 5, status and application of the 5 United Nations treaties to promote their implementation. And here we have paragraph 21 pending. A, matters relating to the definition and delimitation of outer space. Here we have a— and then Addendum 5. On agenda item 8, on protection potential legal models for activities in the exploration, exploitation, and utilization of space resources, awaiting an additional new paragraph from Iran. So the report before them In the draft report as contained in document A/AC35, as well as the addenda from 1 to 14. Questions? On the current status of the report at this moment, I proceed by adopting the draft report paragraph by paragraph From where we left off yesterday, Agenda 7 on Agenda Item 9, which is the general exchange of information ending to space debris mitigation and remediation measures. So we shall We shall now proceed to take up Addendum 7. I see a request from the United States. United States of America [51:26]: Apologies, we withdraw that request. You answered our question. COPUOS · Chair [51:37]: Thank you very much. We shall now proceed with our consideration of Addendum 7. Addendum 7, which relates to agenda item 8, general exchange of information and views of Thank you. We now move on to paragraph 1 of— on legal mechanisms relating to space debris mitigation and remediation measures, taking into account the work of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee. We shall proceed to consider paragraph by paragraph. Before you on the screen, you have paragraph 1. Are delegations ready to adopt this first paragraph? Adopted. The secretary has requested the floor. UN · Secretariat [52:59]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. In this list of the countries who spoke under the agenda item, Ecuador and the United Kingdom should be added. So those 2 countries, Ecuador and the United Kingdom, should be added. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [53:17]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Con estas modificaciones. And with this amendment, do I take it that the committee adopts paragraph 2? Adopted. Paragraph 3. Secretary, you have the floor. UN · Secretariat [53:38]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Sorry to take the floor once again. There are 2 additional conference room papers that need to be added to this list. Conference room paper entitled Compendium of Space Debris Mitigation Standards Adopted by States and International Organizations, document symbol number A/AC.105/C. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [54:27]: Thank you very much. Do I take it that the committee adopts paragraph 3, as you can see before you on the screen? Adopted. Paragraph 4? Paragraph 4 on the screen now. Paragraph 4 listing the technical presentations. Any observations? Adopted. Paragraph 5 on the screen now. If there are no observations, then this paragraph is adopted. 6. Para 6. Can we adopt? Adopted. ¿Alguna observación? Any comments? Procedemos entonces a su aprobación. Párrafo 8. If there are no observations, we can proceed to adopt. Adopted. Para 9. I see no requests. Adopted. Paragraph 10. Paragraph 10 on the screen. Adopted. Paragraph 11. If there are no comments, we can proceed to adopt. Adopted. Paragraph 12. Can we adopt? Adopted. Paragraph 13. If there are no comments, then we can proceed to adopt. Adopted. Para 14. I see no comments. We can proceed to adopt. Adopted. 15. United Kingdom, you have the floor. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [1:00:49]: Thank you, Chair, for giving me the floor. My delegation would like to propose paragraph 14 bis. We've submitted the language to the Secretariat, but I'll read it out. The view was expressed that active debris removal is a key aspect of debris mitigation and remediation, comma, and regulatory frameworks must play a key role in enabling these missions, full stop. Thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [1:01:23]: Thank you very much. Would any delegation like to make a comment? If not, then can we proceed to adopt 14bis as introduced by the United Kingdom? Japan, you have the floor. Japan [1:01:52]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just to add our positions, I think we also mentioned kind of the same kind, so I would like to suggest instead of the view was expressed, some delegation expressed the views. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:02:13]: Thank you very much. Can we adopt paragraph 14 bis? Thank you very much. Adopted. Paragraph 15. France [1:02:39]: Thank you very much, Chairperson. My delegation would like to insert 15bis. Some delegations were of the view that states should adopt national binding technical regulations applicable to all of their national space activities, in particular those conducted by private operators. I've sent in the text to the Secretariat. COPUOS · Chair [1:03:56]: Thank you very much. To France. France [1:03:59]: In English, it would be In English, it would be, in particular, those conducted by private operators. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:04:26]: Would any delegation like to comment? On this paragraph 15 bis proposed by France. If not, we can proceed to adopt. Adopted. Para 16. Maybe. Apologies. Russian Federation. Russian Federation [1:04:57]: Thank you, Chairman. We would like to insert a 15th here, and we stand ready to dictate it. The view was expressed that there was a need to adopt— to draft and adopt A legal definition of terms, the terms space debris and space debris object. Object in the singular, space debris object. That's correct. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:06:06]: Thank you very much. Does this wording reflect your proposal? I'm asking the Russian Federation, does the proposal on the screen reflect your proposal? Yes, thank you. Consider— are delegations able to— I see a request from the United States has requested the floor. United States of America [1:06:34]: Thank you. We have a new proposal. We can accept this this language, but if now is an appropriate time, we're happy to propose a 16 bis. Yeah, okay. Well, we will email this language to the Secretariat, but just to read it out now, for 16 bis, we would propose: The view was expressed that preventing the proliferation of space debris, especially through easily avoidable actions like conducting destructive direct ascent anti-satellite missile testing should be considered. The delegation expressing this view also noted that this is not solely a security issue, as these actions could have significant impacts on the long-term sustainability of outer space. And again, we will email this language to the Secretariat. Thank you. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:07:30]: Thank you very much, delegation of the United States. Before proceeding to considering this paragraph 16bis and paragraph 16, we first need to adopt paragraph 15 ter. May we adopt? Adopted. Thank you very much. Now we can move on to paragraph 16 and 16 bis. Para 16 first. Now on paragraph 16. If there are no comments on paragraph 16, then we can adopt. France, you have the floor. France [1:08:35]: Thank you very much, Chairperson. My delegation also expressed that view, so I think that we could upscale it by having it as some delegations expressed the view. COPUOS · Chair [1:08:57]: Thank you very much. That suggestion will be reflected. France's proposal was on paragraph 16. France [1:09:26]: 16 bis. 16 bis. COPUOS · Chair [1:09:34]: Then on paragraph 16, Paragraph 16 adopted. If no, if there are no objections, France, you have the floor. France [1:09:42]: I apologize for taking the floor once again, but I think that we need to modify the second sentence in order to make it consistent with the modification that I requested. So delegations expressing this view. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:10:13]: Then on paragraph 16, on paragraph 16, are there any comments? Then we can adopt. Adopted. Now, 16 bis. 16 bis, as you see on the screen, Are there any comments from delegations on paragraph 16bis? Then we can adopt paragraph 17. May we adopt paragraph 17? Adopted. Paragraph 18. Can we adopt 18? Adopted. 19. Russian Federation, you have the floor. Russian Federation [1:12:09]: Thank you, Chairperson. We apologize. We had a new paragraph that we wished to insert after 17, 17 bis. We will read— we will draft it and submit the draft to the Secretariat. COPUOS · Chair [1:12:36]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. While we wait to receive the text, let us continue with our consideration Of the following paragraphs in this addendum, we are now on paragraph 18. Paragraph 18. Any comments on paragraph 18? Si no es así. If not adopted. Parágrafo diecinueve. Para nineteen. May we adopt paragraph 19? Adopted. Paragraph 20. There appears to be agreement, so we can adopt paragraph 20. Adopted. There are no comments on paragraph 21. It can be adopted. Para 22. Can be adopted. Para 23. United Kingdom. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [1:15:14]: Thank you, Chair. My delegation would like to propose a paragraph 22 bis. We've submitted language to the Secretary, but there has been some amendment With apologies since then, so I'll read out our version that we'd like added. The view was expressed that there is a need for greater international discussion on lunar debris mitigation. Full stop. The delegation expressing this view supported such discussions taking place within the action team on lunar activities consultation. We can. resubmit the language to the Secretariat with the updated changes. COPUOS · Chair [1:15:55]: Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Does this wording on the screen reflect the proposal made by the United Kingdom? You have the floor. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [1:16:23]: Thank you, Chair. I believe in the second sentence it should read such discussions. Thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [1:16:38]: Correct. Muchas gracias. UN · Secretariat [1:16:40]: Correct. COPUOS · Chair [1:16:40]: Thank you very much. Do delegations have any comments? On this paragraph 22 bis, as proposed by the United Kingdom. If not, it can be adopted. Adopted. If there are no comments on paragraph 23, it can be adopted. Adopted. Para 24. Podemos dar por aprobado Can we adopt paragraph 24? Adopted. Paragraph 25. I see a request from China. China [1:18:33]: Thank you, Chair. We would like to modify this paragraph as follows. The view was expressed that the prohibition of— of the prohibition of Of anti-satellite tests is essentially a space security issue. Ah,然后没没没关系，就简单简单这个呃，然后再把这And then related issues. such as anti-satellite tests should be deleted. Space security. Space security issue. And then we would suggest to move 25 Uh, to, uh, 16, 16/3. 16/3. Anti-satellite tests. Maybe we need to add destructive direct ascent before anti-satellite tests so as to ensure consistency with 16B. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:20:53]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Alguna delegación? Would any delegation like to comment on this proposal? From China on paragraph on the original paragraph twenty-five now currently paragraph sixteen ter. If not, then we can adopt this paragraph. Thank you. Thank you very much. We can thus conclude our consideration of Addendum 7. Addendum 7 on Agenda Item 8. While pending the Russian Federation. Russian Federation, you have the floor. Thank you. Russian Federation [1:22:01]: Yes, thank you, Chairperson. We stand ready now to provide language. The only thing is that we would like to clarify. We saw some wording from our statement in the current version of paragraph 20. Clearly, therefore, our addition will not be as 17 bis. We would instead prefer to add to paragraph 20, the new paragraph 20. So beginning with the view was expressed. That the criteria for non-functionality of a space object put forward in the framework of the principles on responsible conduct in outer space is insufficient, are insufficient. For consideration of the matter of the removal of a space object from outer space. The principles of responsible space behavior. And that it's insufficient for consideration of the matter of the removal of an object from outer space. We would suggest that a full stop goes in here. And the second sentence would read as follows, as is being typed on the screen now. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:24:30]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Would any delegation like to comment on this new version of paragraph 20? Russian Federation. Russian Federation [1:24:51]: Thank you. Perhaps from the point of view of clarity, it should be responsible behavior in space in the second line. And perhaps put it in quotation marks, this entire concept. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:25:29]: Is this the final wording? Yes, thank you very much. Would any delegation like to comment? Any comments, any observations on this new paragraph 20? I see none. Then we can proceed to adopt. Adopted. Distinguished delegates, we have now concluded our consideration of Addendum 7. All paragraphs of Addendum 7 have been adopted. May we take it then that Addendum 7 on Agenda Item 8, General Exchange of Information and Views on Legal Mechanisms Relating to Taking into account the work of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, can be adopted. As indicated earlier, we shall now proceed to take up— we shall now proceed to take up Addendum 10, which is on item 9, General Exchange of Information on We have the text. We shall now proceed to take up this addendum. Paragraph 1. ¿Podemos darlo por aprobado? May we adopt? Adopted. El párrafo 2. Paragraph 2. Adopted. Paragraph 3. Paragraph 3. Any comments? We can adopt paragraph 4. We can adopt. Adopted. Paragraph 5. Paragraph 5, as you can see on the screen. Can we adopt? Adopted. Paragraph 6. Any comments on para 6? Then we can adopt. Para 7. Pantalla. We can adopt. Para 8. We can adopt. Paradigm. Alguna consideración? Adopted. As there are no comments, we can adopt. Para 11. Would any delegation like to comment on this paragraph? I see none. We can adopt. Para 12. Can we adopt paragraph 12? Adopted. Para 13. Para 13 now on the screen. If there are no comments, we can adopt paragraph 13, para 14. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [1:33:33]: Thank you, Chair, for giving me the floor. My delegation would like to propose a paragraph 13 bis. We've submitted the language to the Secretariat, but I'll read it out. The view was expressed that a range of guidelines have been developed on space debris mitigation, comma, long long-term sustainability of space activities and the use of nuclear power sources in space, full stop. The delegation expressing this view believe that these non-binding instruments help to ensure the protection and sustainability of the space environment and of human life, full stop. Thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [1:34:22]: Thank you very much. Would any delegation like to comment on this paragraph 13 bis included at the request of the United Kingdom? Then we can adopt. Paragraph 14. I see no comments on this paragraph 14, and so we can adopt. And with the adoption of paragraph 14, That is the conclusion of our consideration of Addendum 10 and the adoption of Addendum 10, General Exchange of Information on Legally Binding United Nations Decisions. Distinguished delegates, as indicated earlier, we shall now take up Agenda 11 on agenda item, legal aspects of space traffic management. Thank you very much. Then on the screen, as you can see, we have paragraph 1 of Addendum 11. Unless there are comments, we can adopt paragraph 1. Adopted. Paragraph 2. No comments. On paragraph 2, it can be adopted. Power 3. Secretariat has requested the floor. UN · Secretariat [1:37:42]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. In the list of the countries indicated for this conference room paper that you see, there are a few more countries that need to be added. Chile, Costa Rica, France, and Luxembourg should be added to this conference room paper. Additionally, there is one conference room paper submitted by the National Space Society, and that conference room paper also needs to be added in this paragraph. It will be conference room papers by the National Space Society entitled Space Traffic Management: Legal Challenges and Considerations. And the document symbol and number is A/AC.105/C.2/2025/CLP.23. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [1:38:57]: Thank you very much. Can we adopt this paragraph, paragraph 3, with the amendments made? UN · Secretariat [1:39:07]: I didn't— sorry. COPUOS · Chair [1:39:14]: Aprobado. Adopted. Paragraph four. Quizás pudiera a ver si lo podemos ver en paragraph four. No sé si se podrá ver, leer, vamos. No puedo, reconozco. Podemos pasarlo. Paragraph 4, a very long paragraph. If delegates agree, we can move through the paragraph. Have delegations been able to read the paragraph? Then if there are no comments, we can proceed to adoption. And with that, paragraph 4 is adopted. Paragraph 5. Paragraph 5. Then paragraph 5 can be adopted. Adopted. Paragraph 6. Would any delegation like to comment? I see none. Paragraph 6 is adopted. Paragraph 7. If there are no comments, it can be adopted. Aprobado. Adopted. Párrafo 8. Para 8. La delegación china ha solicitado. China has requested the floor. You have the floor. China [1:44:03]: Thank you, Chair. We have no problem with the text, but in the Chinese translation, the view was expressed. There are different versions of Chinese translation for the term, the view was expressed. We would suggest to maintain consistency with the prior versions, to put it in Chinese, the yu yi jian yan wei, that is equivalent to the English version, the view was expressed. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:44:37]: Thank you very much. UN · Secretariat [1:44:44]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. All the corrections to the language versions for all the paragraphs in the report, we would like to kindly ask the delegations to send all the corrections to the language version within the one week after after the end of this session. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [1:45:04]: Thank you very much. The request made by the delegation of China has already been noted. Can we now proceed to adopt paragraph 8? Adopted. Para 9. United States. United States of America [1:45:34]: Thank you, Chair. We have no objection to the existing text of Para 9, but would suggest a new paragraph 9bis, the text of which we have sent to the Secretariat, but I'm happy to read out the Awareness, information, and services are necessary to support global spaceflight safety and sustainability. The delegation expressing this view noted it is necessary to enable the continued growth of a vibrant commercial space industry and ensure ongoing access to the many practical benefits provided by space systems, and that international coordination, including the implementation of best practices, guidelines, and recommended Principles should reflect operational realities. It should be provided by space systems. Apologies, we did not include the plural there in what we sent you. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:46:28]: Thank you very much. Then can we adopt paragraph nine as connected also with paragraph nine bis proposed by the United States on paragraph nine. Paragraph nine, any comments? Procedemos por consenso. Then we can adopt paragraph nine. Are there any comments on paragraph 9 bis? If not, it can be adopted. Adopted. ¿Podemos dar la voz? Can para 10. Aprobado. Adopted. Para 11. If there are no comments on this paragraph, then we can adopt it. Adopted. Paragraph 12. Can paragraph 12 be adopted? Aprobado. Adopted. Párrafo. Para 13. Que ahora mismo vamos a tener en pantalla. Para 13. Gracias. Can we adopt paragraph 13? Adopted. Para 14. Canada. Canada [1:49:49]: We would like to add a paragraph 13 bis. So I will send it to the Secretariat afterwards, but I will now read it at the dictation speed. So the view was expressed that for space traffic management to be effective, there should be an emphasis placed on exploring maneuverability standards, comma, which should be examined Early in the authorization process for space activities. Thank you for giving me the floor. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:50:59]: Thank you very much. Are there any comments from delegations on this paragraph, 13 bis, proposed by Canada? I see no comments, and so para 13 bis can be adopted. Para 14. Paragraph 14. Are there any comments on paragraph 14? I see none. It can be adopted. Para 15. Can be adopted. Adopted. Para 16. The secretary has the floor. UN · Secretariat [1:52:48]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. There is one correction to be made to the document symbol and number in line 3. It should be A/ACU.105/C.2/2025/CLP.28/Rev. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. COPUOS · Chair [1:53:13]: Thank you very much. And with that addition, can we adopt paragraph 16? Adopted. Para 17. Can it be adopted? Adopted. Para 18. Azerbaijan, you have the floor. Azerbaijan [1:53:53]: Thank you very much. I think we— I sent them my Text to the office, to the secretariat, and I wonder why it is not reflected. Thank you. UN · Secretariat [1:54:20]: Secretary, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Indeed, we have received. I just hope that the distinguished delegate of Azerbaijan makes a proposal. As the paragraph 17 bis, and then we could project the text. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. COPUOS · Chair [1:54:40]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. The text is before you now on the screen. Sí tiene palabra secretaria. Secretary, you have the floor. UN · Secretariat [1:54:56]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, because somebody has to read it. Um, the text reads as follows: the viewers expressed that definitions for space qualified if above 100 kilometers altitude, parentheses closed, and suborbital craft effective under the Vassena Agreement— Vassena Arrangement and resolving on space traffic management may have a practical value in terms of flight safety, protecting public order, and a peaceful civil life. In this connection, the delegation expressing that view was also of the view that the proposal for a study group on legal and policy aspects of space traffic would be acceptable And in line with Action 56, Para 84 of the Pact for the Future, as member states of the United Nations had already decided to discuss the establishment of a new framework for space traffic through the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [1:56:12]: Thank you very much. Would any delegation like to comment on 17bis as proposed by Azerbaijan? Argentina, you have the floor. Argentina [1:56:35]: Thank you very much, Chair. Simply to note that in reference to the Pact for the Future, to recall what we said under item 3, this will apply throughout. Thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [1:56:57]: It is so recorded. Thank you. Paragraph 18. Paragraph 18 on the screen. Germany, you have the floor. Germany [1:57:17]: Thank you very much, and we thank the Secretariat for the language provided. I'd just like to let you know that a question has been made— we've been made aware of a question on this language, so we'd like To postpone the adoption, if that is possible, to resolve this in the Vienna spirit. Thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [1:57:43]: Sí, gracias del párrafo. Thank you. On paragraph eighteen. Yes, of course. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. While awaiting the text to be proposed by Germany, we have concluded our reading of Addendum 11. And addendum, addendum 13, addendum 13, 13 on agenda item 11, general exchange of views, international law. to small satellite activities. United States, you have requested the floor. United States of America [1:59:00]: You have opened that addendum, uh, just a bit longer. We needed a chance to do some consultations with another delegation. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [1:59:15]: Thank you. May I ask the delegation of the United States, which— is this on Addendum 13, which we are just about to begin? United States of America [2:00:06]: We believe you actually left Addendum 11. COPUOS · Chair [2:00:37]: Thank you very much, Syndicator. We shall now take up Addendum 13. Addendum 13 on agenda item 11, general exchange of views on the activities. Thank you very much. On the screen before you, you can see the first paragraphs of Addendum 13. Do delegations have any comments on paragraph 1? It can be adopted. The Secretary has requested the floor. UN · Secretariat [2:01:40]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Um, to the list of countries here in paragraph 2, the United Kingdom should be added. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. COPUOS · Chair [2:01:59]: Thank you very much. Can we adopt paragraph? Any comments on paragraph 3? Adopted. Paragraph 4? Any comments on paragraph 4? China. China [2:03:18]: Thank you, Chair. We have some comments on Chinese translation. We will send our comments to the Secretariat. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:03:31]: Thank you very much. The Islamic Republic of Iran has also requested the floor. Iran (Islamic Republic of) [2:03:46]: Thank you, Chair. On this paragraph, we see that there are references both to United Nations treaties, which are mandatory for those who have joined them, ratified them, and also for non-binding instruments. We think that it would be perhaps a better idea to differentiate between these 2 and perhaps to have 2 paragraphs, one referring to the UN treaties and the other on the non-binding instruments, so that we can— we do not give the same weight and value to these documents. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:04:39]: Thank you very much to the delegation of Iran for this statement. If you could perhaps— once again, thank you very much. Perhaps you could send us the wording. If you could send that to us to ensure accuracy. In the meantime, delegations, let us take up paragraph five. Del adeno. Par five. Quizás hoy puede subir. Thank you. Gracias. Would any delegation like to comment on this paragraph? If not, it can be Adopted. Adopted. Para 6. Canada. Canada [2:06:59]: Thank you, Chair. In paragraph 6 here, it starts out with the views expressed, and then in the second sentence it just continues on with those principles included. Perhaps It would be more appropriate to use the common terminology that you're now highlighting. Yes, the delegation expressing that view was also of the view that, or some other language, because you now have it twice. But I think that's the appropriate way we usually refer to those things. Thank you, Chair. COPUOS · Chair [2:07:42]: Thank you very much. And with this amendment proposed by Canada, can we adopt paragraph 6? Adopted. Paras 7. Any comments on para 7? Queda por consiguiente. Then it can be adopted. Paragraph 8. Tiene la palabra la delegación de Canadá. Canada, you have the floor. Canada [2:09:22]: Thank you, Chair. Same comment applies here to that second sentence before those recommendations. It would be the delegation expressing that view. Thank you, Chair. COPUOS · Chair [2:09:39]: Thank you very much. And with the amendment now on the screen, Consideran las delegaciones. Can we adopt this paragraph 8? Aprobado. Adopted. Párrafo 9. Párrafo 9. United States, you have the floor. United States of America [2:10:19]: Thank you, Chair. We would like to propose a new paragraph and these after this. We will send the language to the Secretariat shortly, but I will read it out. The view was expressed that commercially available satellite internet services which aim to bridge the digital Provide high-speed internet to areas where traditional terrestrial infrastructure is lacking or unreliable. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:11:03]: Thank you very much. Could the US delegate read the text again, please? United States of America [2:11:12]: Yes, happy to do so. The view was expressed that commercially available satellite internet services, which aim to bridge the digital divide and connect more people around the globe to the global digital economy, provide high-speed internet to areas where traditional terrestrial terrestrial infrastructure is lacking or unreliable. COPUOS · Chair [2:11:46]: Thank you very much. The United Kingdom has requested the floor. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [2:11:54]: Thank you, Chair. I believe my delegation made a similar point in our statement, so I believe that this paragraph should read some delegations expressed the view. Thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [2:12:09]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Vamos a proceder a— Then can we amend— can we adopt paragraphs 9 and 9 bis? Starting on paragraph 9. Are there any comments from delegations on paragraph Paragraph 9. I see none. Paragraph 9 is adopted. And now may I ask delegations if they have comments to make On paragraph 9 bis, new paragraph 9 bis proposed by the United States and by the United Kingdom. I see no comments. It is adopted. 9 bis also adopted. Paragraph 10. Any comments on paragraph 10? No habiendo. I see none. Adopted. Para eleven. Can we adopt paragraph 11? Adopted. Paragraph 12. Are there any comments on paragraph 12? Then it can be adopted. Paragraph 13. If there are no comments, it can be adopted. Adopted. Adopted. We conclude our consideration of Addendum 13 on the general views on the application of international law to small satellite activities. We are still waiting for the— We are still waiting for the— The wording of paragraph four bis from Iran, as indicated earlier. Iran (Islamic Republic of) [2:16:34]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. We will provide the Secretariat with the wording in the course. So if you just give us some time. COPUOS · Chair [2:16:42]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. While awaiting this text, we. We shall continue with our schedule. Thank you. Thank you. Distinguished representative of Argentina has requested the floor. You have the floor. Argentina [2:20:38]: Thank you very much, Chair. To try and see if possible perhaps to put on these screen Addendum 8, Addendum 8, so that we can make an amendment to our statement under 8bis. It can also— COPUOS · Chair [2:21:03]: there's no rush. Thank you very much. Of course, we will, uh, a little bit later on. For now, we will continue with the schedule of work as outlined. I would like to recall That at this stage during our meeting, we have gone through adopted addendum eleven and thirteen have also been considered. But in text under addendum eleven, we are waiting from the United States. And Addendum 13, we are awaiting text. In keeping with the schedule as outlined, we shall now proceed to take up 14 on Agenda Item 12, proposals to the Committee on the Peaceful For new items to be considered by the Legal Subcommittee at its 65th session. Distinguished delegates, we will now proceed to take up Addendum 14 on Agenda Item 12, proposals to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space for new items to be considered by the Legal Subcommittee at its 65th session. Before starting our consideration of this addendum, of Addendum 14, I would like to recall that there have been amendments made to paragraphs 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10. These paragraphs are to be replaced by 4, 5, and 6, as you will see reflected in the document you, you have. You can see the Text before you on the screen. If there are no further comments, we can take up our consideration of Addendum 14, paragraph 1. Podemos dar por aprobado el parágrafo. Can we adopt paragraph 1? Adopted. The Secretary has requested the floor. UN · Secretariat [2:26:00]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. To the list of the countries in paragraph 2, the following countries should also be added: Brazil, Canada, Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Iran, The Kingdom of Netherlands, Mexico, and Panama. These countries should be added. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. COPUOS · Chair [2:26:26]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Can we adopt paragraph two? Adopted. Egypt. You have the floor. Egypt [2:26:44]: Thank you, Chair. Good afternoon to you and to all colleagues. In paragraph 2, the statement that was made, it's on behalf of the group of African states and Panama after African states. No, the representative of Nigeria made the statement on behalf of the group in African states. We can say supported by or and after the word African states. Panama, Pakistan, Jordan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, and Mexico. COPUOS · Chair [2:27:32]: Could you please repeat once again? Egypt [2:27:34]: Pakistan, Jordan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, and Mexico. And it was the representative of Nigeria who made the statement. Yes. Thank you so much. COPUOS · Chair [2:28:19]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Then can we adopt paragraph 2? Para 3. Paragraph 3 on the items for inclusion on the agenda. The following items proposed to the committee for inclusion If we could see the regular items first. Regular items and then items on If delegations have read the various items proposed for inclusion on the agenda at the 65th session. If there are No comments. Paragraph 3 is adopted. Paragraph 4. Paragraphs 5 and 6, which have been amended. Thank you very much. On the screen before you, as indicated earlier, you can see paragraphs 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 in the original version have been replaced by paragraphs 4, 5, and 6, and 5 bis, as you see before you on the screen. After some intensive and long consultations among the parties concerned, we shall now proceed to read out these paragraphs. I would like to give the floor to the Secretary. UN · Secretariat [2:33:08]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I'm happy to read the new text for paragraph 4. The paragraph 4— the new paragraph 4 reads as follows: Some delegations express the view reaffirming the need to operationalize the principles of international cooperation and equitable sharing of the Benefits arising from outer space activities in accordance with international space law, and suggested that an agenda item entitled Benefit Sharing to Support Developing Countries be added to the agenda of the Legal Subcommittee with a view to identifying. Options for implementing benefit sharing in support of developing countries, with a view to concluding an inclusive and consensual outcome. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [2:34:15]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Following the reading of this paragraph. Are there any comments from delegations? If not, it can be adopted. Approved. Adopted. Paragraph 5, the secretary will kindly read out. UN · Secretariat [2:34:45]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. The new paragraph 5 Some delegations expressed the view that sharing the benefits of space was exactly why they are engaged and active at the committee and its subsidiary bodies. Those delegations, while noting the possibility of intersessional discussions, did not agree to new work streams that could place a burden on the Secretariat at a time when budgetary resources have placed a strain on the Office. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [2:35:36]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Once again, I would like to thank the Secretary for reading paragraph Paragraph 5. Once again, I see a request for the floor from the Russian Federation. You have the floor. Russian Federation [2:35:54]: Thank you, Chairperson. We have a comment on the second sentence in paragraph 5. It may be an issue of translation, but it stated that Delegations did not agree to new work methods or work streams. We're talking about new agenda items. Perhaps we should write that. So, did not agree to new agenda items because it's an additional burden. Yes. It's not us saying that, but if we correctly understood the sense here, then that's what it should be. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:36:45]: Thank you very much, Russian Federation. United States has the floor. United States of America [2:36:52]: Thank you, Chair. Um, just wanted to clarify what, what we intended by this because it reflects a view that we expressed along with several others. Well, although we did oppose— we did not agree to the new agenda item, our concern about the intersessionals was for the strain on the Secretariat for intersessionals or informals on this concept. So I think the new work streams captures what, what we intended, so we're fine to keep it as originally proposed, and I welcome the views of any of my colleagues who joined us in expressing this view to weigh on if they agree on this option. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:37:38]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much for the clarification provided by the delegation of the United States. I would now like to give the floor to the United Kingdom. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [2:37:49]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. My delegation was one of those that also expressed the sentiment. As a compromise, we could say work streams and agenda items, but we would like to maintain the idea behind work streams. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:38:08]: Thank you very much. I give the floor to the Netherlands. Netherlands (Kingdom of the) [2:38:15]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I was going to propose a 5-term reflecting our position shared with some other delegations about not adding agenda items unless we also remove items from the agenda. So I think if we do that, then we can delete and agenda items from 5, proposed paragraph 5 here, and add a separate language on the the principled position that we should not add items without removing them. Thank you, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [2:38:57]: Thank you very much. The delegation of the Netherlands. Paragraph 4 has already been adopted. Focusing now on paragraph 5. In light of the explanations and statements delivered by various delegations, may we adopt paragraph 5? It is adopted. Thank you. Paragraph 5 bis. The secretary will read it out. UN · Secretariat [2:39:44]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Paragraph 5 bis, the new text reads as follows. The subcommittee took note of the suggestion to add an agenda item and that the delegations proposing this agenda item will hold informal consultations and invite all member states to participate and report to the committee with the outcomes of these informal consultations. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [2:40:23]: Thank you very much. Are there any comments? If not, then paragraph 5bis can be adopted. Adopted. Thank you very much. Moving on. With our consideration of Addendum 14, turning now to paragraph 6 on the screen before you. Do the delegations have any comments? Are there any comments on paragraph 6? Adopted. Thank you. Paragraph 7. ¿Podemos dar por aprobado? May we adopt paragraph 7? Adopted. El párrafo 8. Paragraph 9. Paragraph— paragraphs 8, 9, and 10 have been replaced by the earlier paragraphs. So we will focus now on the text on the screen. Moving to paragraph 11. Paragraph 11 will be renumbered as paragraph 8. Paragraph 11 on the screen. Apologies, the Russian Federation has requested the floor. Thank you. Russian Federation [2:44:04]: Chairperson, not on paragraph 11. We would like to insert a new paragraph 6bis. You deem it necessary. COPUOS · Chair [2:44:30]: Thank you very much. We can take up paragraph 6bis right now if that is agreeable to the Russian Federation. Russian Federation [2:44:45]: Yes, we stand ready to read out our language. The view is expressed that the agenda item, General Exchange of Views, General exchange of views on legal mechanisms related to the adoption of measures to mitigate space debris. Yeah, you can copy it from above. Should be maintained in the, or should be retained in the agenda as a separate agenda item. As a standalone agenda item. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:45:54]: Thank you very much. You see the wording before you on the screen. Is that the reflection of your proposal? Good. Are there any Any comments from delegations? If not, may we take it that this paragraph 6 bis as proposed by the Russian Federation can be adopted? It is adopted. Netherlands has the floor. Netherlands (Kingdom of the) [2:46:48]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have a point of clarification. Can we go back to paragraph 5? Because it's not clear now. So this is the language we adopted, correct? New work streams and agenda items. In that case, I did send to the Secretariat some language about not adding items unless we remove— longer needs to be added if paragraph 5 stays as is. If not, we could perhaps— of this section, not after paragraph 5, after paragraph 7 or 8 or whatever at the very end. Thank you, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [2:49:09]: Thank you very much. Egypt has requested the floor. Egypt [2:49:17]: We've heard the intervention by our distinguished colleague from the Netherlands. These paragraphs were an outcome of very delicate discussions with several delegations. We appreciate the suggestion by the distinguished delegate of the Netherlands that she will not add a paragraph as long as we kept 5, and 5 has been agreed. So I think we can move on now with these 3 paragraphs as it is without new additions. Thank you so much. COPUOS · Chair [2:49:51]: Thank you very much. Delegate of the Netherlands, the wording on the screen, does it reflect? Netherlands (Kingdom of the) [2:50:00]: Yes, thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [2:50:09]: And now moving on to paragraph 11. Paragraph 11. Australia, you have the floor. Australia [2:50:31]: Thank you, Chair. Just a question, I think, just for consistency's sake, because I already am aware that a similar paragraph to 11 comes up earlier in the draft report, which is not yet closed. And I was just hoping that we could align the text based on agreement reached with other delegations to ensure that, yeah, the same, the same sentiment is expressed in both places. of the document, if that's okay. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:51:05]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Thank you very much to the delegation of Australia. And indeed, this wording is in line with the wording to be found in paragraph 15, I think, par 15 of L335. So let us keep paragraph 11 pending. It will remain pending until we go back to the earlier paragraph. Then can we proceed to take up paragraph 12, paragraph 12 of Addendum 14? If there are no comments, it can be adopted. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. We have considered Addendum 14. It will not be adopted as we are awaiting the consideration of Document L335. In order to compare those 2 paragraphs. Thank you very much. Then thank you very much, distinguished delegates. I shall now take up those paragraphs that— Thank you. In the various agenda, document L335, paragraph 15, 16, and 17, which equally is in relation to So turning now to document L335, paragraphs 15, 16. Thank you very much. So paragraphs 15, 16, and 17. In document L335. Pending a request from the United States. You have the floor. Thank you. United States of America [2:56:23]: Thank you, Chair. The United States had originally proposed this edit to paragraph 15, but we would like to now revise the language we have proposed. We've sent the revised language to the Secretariat, but we're happy to read it out as well. So the Committee at its 67th session agreed that IASL and the European Center for Space Law, ECSL, should again be invited to organize a symposium to be held during the 64th session of the subcommittee with due account of particular factors to be taken as described in paragraph 253 of A/79/20. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:57:09]: Thank you. Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Then with the wording as proposed. As you can see on the screen, can we adopt paragraph 15? Russian Federation has the floor. Russian Federation [2:59:15]: Chairperson, we don't have a copy of 253 of A7920. before us. Perhaps the Secretariat could clarify for us what is stated in paragraph 253 of A/7920. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [2:59:36]: Thank you very much. I give the floor to the Secretariat. UN · Secretariat [2:59:40]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. We will project that particular paragraph right now on the screen. COPUOS · Chair [3:00:40]: Thank you very much. The Russian Federation, would you like to comment? Or would any other delegation like to comment on this? If not, well then, perhaps we can revert to the earlier screen. In light of the new wording, can we adopt paragraph 15? Russian Federation [3:01:09]: Yes. COPUOS · Chair [3:01:13]: Queda, por consiguiente, adoptado. Gracias. Thank you. Before you now is paragraph 16 of document L335. As you see it before you, can we adopt this paragraph 16? Adopted. ¿Podemos darlo por aprobado? Can we adopt it? Aprobado por consenso. Adopted. Turning to paragraph 18 now. That last paragraph, the final paragraph, paragraph 18, is pending. Thank you very much. And so we have concluded our consideration of L335 for general adoption. Adopted. 2. Add 2 where we have pending. Decíamos que entramos en la consideración— Taking up Addendum 2. Addendum 2 on agenda item 4, status and application of the 5 United Nations treaties. And in particular, now turning to paragraph 21, I give the floor to the delegation of the United Kingdom. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [3:05:06]: Thank you, Mr. Chair, and we appreciate your flexibility in keeping this open. We're actually happy to close this addendum as we propose Proposed language in a different addendum. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [3:05:51]: Addendum 3, which is on agenda item 5, matters relating about space. Geostationary orbit with regard to— China [3:06:33]: I would like to add a paragraph in this document as the wording has already been sent to the Secretariat. COPUOS · Chair [3:06:51]: Thank you. China [3:07:03]: So we have no other issues on this document. COPUOS · Chair [3:07:09]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Vamos a proceder a la lectura. The secretary has the floor. UN · Secretariat [3:07:19]: Very much, Mr. Chairman. The language provided by the distinguished delegate of China in Chinese. reads in English as follows. The view was expressed that the discussions on the definition and delimitation of outer space should adequately take into account the current state practice and ensure that relevant discussions are conducive to promoting the free exploration and the use of outer space, fully respect the principle of airspace sovereignty and do not undermine aviation law rules. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [3:08:10]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Paragraph 10bis proposed by the distinguished representative of China. Are there any comments on 10bis? If not, it can be adopted. Paragraph 10bis adopted. The following addendum to take up is— Apologies. On addendum We would first turn to Addendum 13. Speaker 137 [3:09:48]: 13 bis. COPUOS · Chair [3:10:28]: We said that we would take up Addendum 8. But for a number of reasons, given that we have to suspend our work at 1:05, so taking up Addendum 5. Item 5, which is on agenda item 7, general exchange of views on potential legal models for activities in the exploration, exploitation, and utilization of space resources. Thank you. And in Addendum 5, the delegation of Iran had proposed new text. Iran, you have the floor. Iran, you have the floor. Iran (Islamic Republic of) [3:12:07]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [3:12:08]: Just a minute. Muchas gracias. Thank you. Delegation of Iran, should we move on to something else and then come back? Once again, to the delegation of Iran, shall we proceed or are you ready to present now? Thank you. Then we shall proceed to take up Addendum 11. Addendum 11. Correcto. Addendum 11 on agenda item 10, general exchange of views on management. Thank you very much. I give the floor to the delegation of Azerbaijan. Thank you. I overlooked you previously. Apologies. Delegation Ambassador Bajan, you have the floor. Azerbaijan [3:14:20]: Chairman, I have slightly reduced the text and I sent it to you. With your permission, let me read it out. It may be put After paragraph 14, and productive and helpful. Delegation in its technical definition for space qualified, in brackets, if above 100 kilometers, and suborbital craft are effective under the respective international arrangement. COPUOS · Chair [3:15:04]: Just a moment. Apologies, delegation of Azerbaijan. Apparently, there seems to be an interruption in interpretation. Vamos a esperar un momento a ver si podemos. We'll just wait a moment. Azerbaijan [3:15:56]: I agree to— COPUOS · Chair [3:17:04]: Distinguished delegate of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan [3:17:11]: Should I? Yeah. So again, have you expressed that the need for a fight for above 100 kilometers altitude and suborbital craft are effective under the respective international arrangement. And resolving on space traffic management might have a practical value in terms of flight safety, protecting public order, and peaceful civil life. So this is a reduced version of the previous suggestion. I hope this will be acceptable to the audience. Thank you. COPUOS · Chair [3:17:38]: Thank you. Muchas gracias. Thank you very much. Would any delegation like to comment on the new wording of paragraph 14 bis proposed by the delegation of Azerbaijan? If not, paragraph 14bis is adopted. Approved. Adopted. The delegation of Azerbaijan has the floor. The new wording of paragraph 14bis would mean Deleting paragraph 17 bis. Azerbaijan [3:19:02]: Correct. Thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [3:19:04]: Muchas gracias. Thank you very much to you. Thank you. And with that change, then with that, that has resolved the pending matter. Paragraph 18 was also pending. Delegation of Germany has the floor. Germany [3:19:40]: Thank you, Chair. We hope that the lunch break would enhance the Vienna spirit over the next coming hours, and then we can resolve this question. Thanks. So we would kindly ask you to keep this open until after lunch break. COPUOS · Chair [3:20:04]: Thank you very much. We will keep it open. It remains pending. United Kingdom has the floor. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [3:20:14]: Thank you, Chair, for giving me the floor. Could I ask the Secretariat, please, to scroll further down the document? We have a comment Paragraph. Apologies, my delegation has taken the floor by accident. Thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [3:22:13]: Thank you very much. Iran (Islamic Republic of) [3:22:17]: Thank you. Thank you, Chair. Uh, uh, on the separate paragraphs, we have already provided the Secretariat with the wording, so you, you are, you have to take it up now or, or in the afternoon session. But anyways, we have been providing that. COPUOS · Chair [3:23:41]: Thank you very much. Is the proposal from Iran in keeping with Under Add 13, in keeping with what was raised under Item 11, application of international law to small satellite activities. This is paragraph 4bis, as you see on the screen. 4bis. If it is agreeable to delegations, we can adopt paragraph 4bis. I give the floor to the Secretary. UN · Secretariat [3:24:47]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Because somebody has to read the text as amended, um, I'll be more than happy to do that. The new paragraph 4bis should read as follows: The subcommittee noted that non-binding instruments such as the Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines of the committee and the Guidelines for the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Affairs of the committee, in parentheses, A/74/2019, Annex 2, parentheses closed, help the mitigation of space debris. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. COPUOS · Chair [3:25:25]: Thank you very much. Can we adopt this paragraph? For, bis. As proposed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, adopted. Paragraph 4 bis adopted in Addendum 13. We can therefore adopt. It is adopted. So we should inform delegates that we will meet agenda item 14. I give the floor to the Secretary. UN · Secretariat [3:26:38]: Important announcement. It's nothing to do with the legal subcommittee, but as a development of the— on the implementation of the liquidity crisis measures to be applied to the upcoming session of the committee, I have an important announcement to the final and beyond, actually final round of the informal consultations immediately after Thank you very much. COPUOS · Chair [3:27:17]: Thank you very much.