ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation'

Re:ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation' by ceejayoz on Tuesday September 03, 2019 @08:56AM (#20866007)

> 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.

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Re:ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation' by simion314 on Tuesday September 03, 2019 @09:13AM (#20866136)

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.

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Re:ESA satellite dodges 'mega constellation' by ceejayoz on Tuesday September 03, 2019 @09:16AM (#20866171)

Yeah, at the moment, this sort of issue is an after-the-fact thing. Determining fault would probably be a diplomatic and multi-national legal fuss that stretches for years.

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