Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space

The Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space, established in 1976, is an international treaty that requires countries to provide information about their space objects to the United Nations. When a country launches a satellite or other object into space, it must register details like the object's purpose, orbit, and owner. This helps ensure accountability, promotes transparency among nations, and prevents space debris and interference. Essentially, it’s about keeping track of all the human-made objects in space to foster cooperation and safety in space exploration.