The Outer Space Treaty, formally known as the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, is the primary international treaty governing the use of outer space.

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space.

The Space Liability Convention, formally known as the Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects, establishes liability for damages caused by space objects.

Spacecraft transfer is the term used to describe the transfer of ownership of a spacecraft or satellite to another entity.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) regulates spacecraft communications to allocate radio frequencies, ensure safety, and prevent interference with other radio services.

Spacecraft registration is the term used to describe the process of registering a spacecraft with a national or international authority.

Spacecraft registration serves multiple purposes, including establishing ownership, tracking location, and ensuring the safety of the spacecraft and other space objects.

Spacecraft launch authorization is the term used to describe the process of obtaining permission from a national or international authority to launch a spacecraft.

Spacecraft launch authorization serves multiple purposes, including ensuring safety, preventing interference, and protecting the environment.

Spacecraft re-entry is the term used to describe the process of returning a spacecraft or satellite to Earth.

Spacecraft re-entry serves multiple purposes, including safely returning the spacecraft or satellite to Earth, preventing it from becoming space debris, and protecting the environment.

Spacecraft deorbit is the term used to describe the process of removing a spacecraft or satellite from orbit.

Spacecraft deorbit serves multiple purposes, including preventing the spacecraft or satellite from becoming space debris, protecting the environment, and making way for new spacecraft or satellites.

Spacecraft disposal is the term used to describe the process of disposing of a spacecraft or satellite at the end of its life.

Spacecraft disposal serves multiple purposes, including preventing the spacecraft or satellite from becoming space debris, protecting the environment, and making way for new spacecraft or satellites.