to the 14th session of the General Assembly. The permanent committee to be charged with the study of space problems on a continuing basis with the view of further assuring peaceful cooperation of the family of nations in outer space activities; further, to evaluate proposals including those for formulation of international rules of astronautical law received from the UNASTRA. The committee to circulate to member nations proposals for agreement on astronautical activities, including proposals for astronautical law. International conferences on astronautical law shall be recommended by the committee to the General Assembly when the scientific data and evaluation of proposals received are believed to warrant such conferences.
For indemnification for damages sustained from satellite activities.
Adopt and announce the position that it has no desire to claim sovereignty over celestial and land bodies to the detriment of any nation, and, within the United Nations invites all member nations to jointly (A) disclaim rights of sovereignty over celestial land bodies and (B) agree that sovereignty over celestial land bodies will be exercised as the UN General Assembly may determine.
Should not enter into any agreement on the use of outer space which may impair its military security.
Undertake a review of existing law to determine appropriate amendments necessary to extend such laws to U.S. personnel, property, and activities in outer space beyond the present jurisdiction of the United States.
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