Cabinet Decision No. 20 of 2023 Regarding the Regulations Ensuring Compensation for Damage caused to Third Parties during the Exercise of Space Activities and Other Activities related to the Space Sector (liability towards third parties)

The Cabinet; 

− Having reviewed the Constitution; 

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

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

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

− Federal Decree No. 85 of 2000 Regarding the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Field of Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, and the two agreements related to these activities; 

− Based on the proposal of His Highness, 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. 

Government: Ministries, public authorities and insti...