Re:ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation'
by simion314 on Tuesday September 03, 2019 @08:33AM
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Yeah, but ESA message is clear that space needs some regulation, now there is no rule who should do the avoidance, with more and more satellites you need some defined rules and coordination on handling this incidents. Also I am wondering if some cheap satellite destroys a expensive scientific one is there a law that could apply for recovering some damages and act as a incentive to prevent such a thing?
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Re:ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation'
by gmueckl on Tuesday September 03, 2019 @08:49AM
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As far as I know, everything that is sent into space is the responsibility of the nation that launched it and governed by its laws. So if two satellites were owned by organizations from the same country, that country's legal system would have to deal with the damages. I am not sure if the space treaties actually cover the case where multiple nations are involved. I wouldn't bet on it.
Re:ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation'
by JorgeGT on Tuesday September 03, 2019 @08:59AM
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As for the second question yes, the Space Liability Convention contemplates joint launches, see article V here: http://www.unoosa.org/pdf/gares/ARES_26_2777E.pdf
Re:ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation'
by ceejayoz on Tuesday September 03, 2019 @08:56AM
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> I am not sure if the space treaties actually cover the case where multiple nations are involved. I wouldn't bet on it.
I would.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Liability_Convention
> States (countries) bear international responsibility for all space objects that are launched within their territory. This means that regardless of who launches the space object, if it was launched from State A's territory, or from State A's facility, or if State A caused the launch to happen, then State A is fully liable for damages that result from that space object.
Re:ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation'
by simion314 on Tuesday September 03, 2019 @09:13AM
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So for cars we have clear rules like on intersection who has the priority, on an incline, etc . It seems that in this case there are no rules, the SpaceX was following the rules but ESA thinks it was to risky or SpaceX are incompetent and could not do anything and couldn't even produce a response in time.