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Cosmos ↓
Interpretation: The Cosmos includes the entire existing world.
Source: CLP
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| 1 | | Space natural object |
Res naturalis cosmicum ↓
Interpretation: The Res naturalis cosmicum is defined as an object of natural origin.
Source: CLP
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| 2 |  | Universe |
Universum ↓
Interpretation: The Universum is defined as the part of the Cosmos that humanity is able to imagine and explore.
Source: CLP
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Outer Space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies ↓
Interpretation: none.
Source: 1967 OST, 1972 LIAB, 1975 REG
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| 3 |  | Celestial body |
Stella ↓
Interpretation: The Stella is a separate large spatial-territorial unit (Res naturalis cosmicum) located in Cosmos, which does not fall under the jurisdiction of any State (except for the sovereign territories of the States), and characterized by mass, a surface, and specific dimensions that remain mostly unchanged over long periods due to physical, chemical, or other natural processes.
Source: CLP
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Celestial body ↓
Interpretation: none.
Source: The Declaration of Legal Principles, 1967 OST, 1972 LIAB, 1975 REG, 1979 MOON
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| 4 |  | Star |
Astrum ↓
Interpretation: The Astrum is regarded as Res naturalis cosmicum located in Cosmos, characterized by mass, an unstable surface with a temperature of several thousand degrees Celsius, and specific dimensions that remain mostly unchanged over long periods due to physical, chemical, or other natural processes.
Source: CLP
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| 5 |  | Planet |
Planet ↓
Interpretation: The Planet is a Stella (Res naturalis cosmicum) located in Cosmos, characterized by mass, a stable high-density surface, and specific dimensions that remain mostly unchanged over long periods due to physical, chemical, or other natural processes.
Source: CLP
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| 6 |  | Earth |
Terra ↓
Interpretation: The Terra is a Planet that is the permanent place of residence of the main group of humanity.
Source: CLP
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| 7 |  | Sun |
Sol ↓
Interpretation: The Sol is the Astrum around which the Terra revolves.
Source: CLP
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| 8 |  | Solar system |
Solar system ↓
Interpretation: The Solar System is part of the Cosmos forming a spatial sphere centered on the center of Sol, where its outer boundaries at the equatorial level coinciding with the outer boundaries of the Kuiper belt, and Terra and other objects (Res naturalis cosmicum) located within these limits orbit around Sol in heliocentric orbits, gravitationally bound to Sol.
Source: CLP
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| 9 |  | Outer Space |
Spatium ↓
Interpretation: The Spatium is defined as the area (Res naturalis cosmicum) extending from the Terra surface to the surfaces of other Stellas, including their respective Caelum.
Source: CLP
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Space environment (USA)↓
Interpretation (English): (5) The term “space environment” means the environment beyond the sensible atmosphere of the Earth.
State: USA
Source (English): Public law 111–314—DEC. 18, 2010 (U.S. CODE. Title 51 ‘National and commercial space programs’, SUBTITLE IV ‘Aeronautics and Space research and education’, CHAPTER 403 ‘National space grant college and fellowship program’, § 40302 ‘Definitions’)
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Outer Space ↓
Interpretation: The definition and delimitation of outer space have not been established in international law.
Source:THE McGILL MANUAL (Rule 108)
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Cosmos / Przestrzeń kosmiczna (Poland)↓
Interpretation (English): cosmos — space located at an altitude of more than 100 km above mean sea level.
Interpretation (national): przestrzeń kosmiczna ‒ przestrzeń znajdującą się powyżej 100 km nad średnim poziomem morza.
State: Poland
Source (English / national): The Polish Space Act (Art. 2-10) / USTAWA o działalności kosmicznej (Art. 2-10)
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| 10 |  | Atmosphere |
Caelum ↓
Interpretation: The Caelum is a part of Spatium that naturally formed around a Stella due to its gravity and is interconnected with its physical and chemical processes.
Source: CLP
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| 11 |  | Air space of Earth |
Terrae Aer ↓
Interpretation: The Aer is a part of Spatium located around a Terra that affects the life processes of humanity.
Source: CLP
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National defense airspace (USA)↓
Interpretation (English): National defense airspace means airspace established by a regulation prescribed, or an order issued under, 49 U.S.C. 40103(b)(3).
State: USA
Source (English / national): The National aeronautics and space administration authorization act of 2008 – PUBLIC LAW 110–422—OCT. 15, 2008 (Electronic code of federal regulations (E-CFR), TITLE 14 ‘Aeronautics and space’, CHAPTER I ‘Federal aviation administration, department of transportation’, SUBCHAPTER A ‘Definitions and general requirements’, PART 1 ‘Definitions and abbreviations’, § 1.1 ‘General definitions’)
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| 12 |  | Natural satellite of the planet |
Satellite naturalis ↓
Interpretation: none.
Source: CLP
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Satellite (USA)↓
Interpretation (English): Satellite: A body which revolves around another body of preponderant mass and which has a motion primarily and permanently determined by the force of attraction of that other body.
State: USA
Source (English / national):
– Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Title 47 ‘Telecommunication’, CHAPTER I ‘Federal Communications Commission’. SUBCHAPTER A ‘GENERAL’, PART 2 ‘Frequency allocations and radio treaty matters; General rules and regulations’, Subpart A ‘Terminology’, § 2.1 ‘Terms and definitions’;
– ITU Radio Regulations
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| 13 |  | Moon |
Luna ↓
Interpretation: The Luna is the Terra`s Satellite naturalis.
Source: CLP
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Moon (USA)↓
Interpretation: Satellite: none.
Source:
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| 14 |  | Asteroid and other small bodies |
Parvus ↓
Interpretation: none.
Source: CLP
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Near-Earth object (USA)↓
Interpretation (English): the term ‘‘near-Earth object’’ means an asteroid or comet with a perihelion distance of less than 1.3 Astronomical Units from the Sun.
State: USA
Source (English / national): The national aeronautics and space administration authorization act of 2005 – PUBLIC LAW 109–155—DEC. 30, 2005 (U.S. CODE. TITLE 42. CHAPTER 150 ‘National aeronautics and space programs, 2005’, SUBCHAPTER III ‘Science’, Part C ‘George E. Brown, Jr. Near-earth object survey’, § 16691 (SEC. 321) c ‘Definitions’)
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Near-earth asteroid (USA)↓
Interpretation (English): (3) The term “near-Earth asteroid” means an asteroid with a perihelion distance of less than 1.3 Astronomical Units from the Sun.
State: USA
Source (English / national): – Public law 111–314—DEC. 18, 2010 (U.S. CODE. Title 51 ‘National and commercial space programs’, SUBTITLE III ‘Administrative provisions’, CHAPTER 309 ‘Awards’, § 30902 ‘Charles “PETE” Conrad astronomy awards’ (B-‘Definitions’));
– The national aeronautics and space administration authorization act of 2005 – PUBLIC LAW 109–155—DEC. 30, 2005 (U.S. CODE. TITLE 42. CHAPTER 150 ‘National aeronautics and space programs, 2005’, SUBCHAPTER VI ‘Other program areas’, Part B ‘Education’, § 16792 (SEC. 613) b ‘Definitions’)
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| 15 |  | Natural resources of Outer Space |
Opes naturales ↓
Interpretation: none.
Source: CLP
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Space resource (USA)↓
Interpretation (English): (9) The term “space resource” means any tangible or intangible benefit which can be realized only from—(A) aeronautical and space activities; or (B) advancements in any field related to space.
State: USA
Source (English / national): Public law 111–314—DEC. 18, 2010 (U.S. CODE. Title 51 ‘National and commercial space programs’, SUBTITLE IV ‘Aeronautics and Space research and education’, CHAPTER 403 ‘National space grant college and fellowship program’, § 40302 ‘Definitions’)
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Space resource (USA)↓
Interpretation (English): ((2) Space resource. — (A) In general. — The term “space resource” means an abiotic resource in situ in outer space. (B) Inclusions. — The term “space resource” includes water and minerals.
State: USA
Source (English / national): Public law 111–314—DEC. 18, 2010 (U.S. CODE. Title 51 ‘National and commercial space programs’, SUBTITLE V ‘Programs targeting commercial opportunities’, CHAPTER 513 ‘Space resource commercial exploration and utilization’, § 51301)
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Asteroid resource (USA)↓
Interpretation (English): (1) Asteroid resource. — The term “asteroid resource” means a space resource found on or within a single asteroid.
State: USA
Source (English / national): Public law 111–314—DEC. 18, 2010 (U.S. CODE. Title 51 ‘National and commercial space programs’, SUBTITLE V ‘Programs targeting commercial opportunities’, CHAPTER 513 ‘Space resource commercial exploration and utilization’, § 51301)
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| 1 | | Natural phenomena | | | |
| 2 | | Basic physical forces affecting climate and the possibility of large-scale weather modification | | | |
| 3 | | Weather | | | |
| 4 | | Radiation | | | |
| 5 | | Radio Waves | | | |
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| 1 | | Orbit | | | |
| 2 | | Earth orbit | | | |
| 3 | | Earth’s surface | | | |
| 4 |  | Height above surface of the space natural object | | | |
| 5 |  | Height above the Earth’s surface | | | |
| 6 | | Basic parameters of Earth’s orbit | | | |
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| 1 | | The environment for Animal rationale life and activity | | | |
| 2 | | The security region for Animal rationale life and activity | | | |
| 3 | | The environment for human life and activity | | | |
| 4 | | The security region for human life and activity | | | |
| 5 | | Outer Space beyond the environment for human life and activity | | | |
| 6 | | The region of outer space beyond the Moon orbit | | | |
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| 7 | | Natural near-Earth space | | | |
| 8 | | Near-Earth space, including the ozone layer | | | |
| 9 |  | Earth’s atmosphere layer | | | |
| 10 | | Limits of the action of the aerodynamic lift force | | | |
| 11 | | The region of outer space from the Earth out to geostationary orbit | | | |
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| 12 | | Earth’s maximum transport orbit | | | |
| 13 | | The Earth’s atmospheric safety region | | | |
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| 14 | | The region of outer space from the Earth`s geostationary orbit out to and including the region around the surface of the Moon orbit | | | |
| 15 | | Near-Earth space under state jurisdiction | | | |
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| 2 | | Pre-Space artificial object | | | |
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| 5 |  | Space transport | | | |
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| 6 |  | Space artificial satellite | | | |
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| 7 | | Suborbital vehicle | | | |
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| 8 | | Space Station | | | |
| 9 | | Space Installation | | | |
| 10 | | Space Equipment | | | |
| 11 | | Space object launching facility | | | |
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| 12 | | Space artificial debris | | | |
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| 1 | | Artificial phenomena | | | |
| 2 | | Satellite communication | | | |
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| 3 | | Radio frequency | | | |
| 4 | | Harmful interference caused by stations using radio frequencies | | | |
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| 2 |  | Personnel of a spacecraft | | | |
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| 1 | | Outer space activities | | | |
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| 3 | | Object of space activities | | | |
| 4 | | Use of outer space and celestial bodies | | | |
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| 5 | | Exploration of outer space and celestial bodies | | | |
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| 6 | | Exploitation of outer space and celestial bodies | | | |
| 7 | | Study of outer space and celestial bodies | | | |
| 8 | | Utilization of outer space and celestial bodies | | | |
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| 1 | | Space flight of a space artificial object | | | |
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| 2 |  | Launching of a space artificial object | | | |
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| 3 |  | Planned launch of a space artificial object | | | |
| 4 |  | Completed launch of a space artificial object | | | |
| 5 | | Deorbitation of a space artificial object | | | |
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| 6 | | Removal of a space artificial object | | | |
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| 7 | | Operation of a space artificial object | | | |
| 8 | | Control of a space artificial object | | | |
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| 9 | | Unintended landing | | | |
| 10 | | Outer Space traffic | | | |
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| 1 | | Space-based data | | | |
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| 2 | | Remote sensing | | | |
| 3 | | Primary operator of space-based data | | | |
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| 2 | | Extraordinary event | | | |
| 3 | | Damage resulting from space activities | | | |
| 4 | | Third party to a outer space activity | | | |
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