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Electronic Proceedings - United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

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The <strong>United</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> Register of ObjectsLaunched into <strong>Outer</strong> <strong>Space</strong>Application of Article II of the Registration Convention:Problem No. 2:There is no provision <strong>for</strong> the "change of ownership" of the space object.In particular, communication satellites are leased or even sold, so that the originalState of registry has no control over the object.Examples of announced changes:◆ UK to China: Asiasat 1 and 2, Apstar 1 and 1A in documents ST/SG/SER.E333 and 334,◆ from UK to Sweden: Sirius 1, announced in document ST/SG/SER.E. 352;Unannounced:◆◆from Canada (Anik C1 and C2 to Argentina and Brazil),from Russian Federation (Gorizont satellites to Rimsat).47

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