The Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space, also known as the Registration Convention, is the international treaty that governs the registration of space objects.

The purpose of registering space objects is to track space debris, prevent collisions in space, and facilitate search and rescue operations.

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is responsible for maintaining the Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space.

The information required for the registration of a space object includes the name of the launching state, the date and time of launch, and the orbital parameters.

Space objects should be registered every year.

The consequences of failing to register a space object include the object being considered a space debris, the launching state being held liable for any damages caused by the object, and the object being removed from orbit.

The Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) plays a role in space object registration by developing guidelines for space object registration, promoting international cooperation in space debris mitigation, and tracking and monitoring space debris.

Space object registration is a prerequisite for space traffic management, as it provides the necessary information for tracking and monitoring space objects and managing space traffic.

Space object registration contributes to the prevention of space collisions by providing information on the location and trajectory of space objects, enabling the identification of potential collision risks, and facilitating the implementation of collision avoidance maneuvers.

The challenges associated with space object registration include the large number of space objects in orbit, the difficulty in tracking and monitoring space objects, and the lack of international cooperation in space object registration.

Space object registration can be improved to enhance space safety by increasing the frequency of space object registration, improving the accuracy and completeness of registration data, and promoting international cooperation in space object registration.

National space agencies play a role in space object registration by registering space objects launched by their respective countries, tracking and monitoring space objects in their respective countries' airspace, and cooperating with other national space agencies in space object registration.

Space object registration has several legal implications, including establishing the responsibility of the launching state for the space object, providing a basis for liability in case of damage caused by the space object, and facilitating the resolution of disputes related to space objects.

Space object registration contributes to the long-term sustainability of space activities by helping to prevent space collisions and debris generation, facilitating the development of space traffic management systems, and promoting international cooperation in space activities.