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Cabinet Decision No. 18 of 2023 Regulations on the Authorisations of Space Activities and other Activities Related to the Space Sector

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

The UAE Cabinet

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

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Cabinet 

−  Having reviewed the Constitution

Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 Concerning the Competence of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended; 

Federal Law No. 20 of 1991 Issuing the Civil Aviation Law; 

Federal Decree-Law No. 3 of 2003 Regulating the Telecommunications Sector, as amended; 

Federal Law No. 12 of 2019 Regulating the Space Sector; 

Federal Decree-Law No. 85 of 2000 on the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Entities and the two Agreements Concerning these activities; 

− Based on the proposal of the Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, and the approval of the Cabinet, 

Has resolved: 

 

Article 1 - Definitions 

In Application of the provisions herein, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings ascribed thereto, unless the context requires otherwise: 

 

State: The United Arab Emirates. 

 

State Territory: The State lands, territorial sea, and the Air Space above it, including free zones or any areas with a ...