Space law and treaties (Outer Space Treaty, Moon Agreement) MCQs – Aerospace

1. The “Outer Space Treaty” was adopted in:
(A) 1967
(B) 1972
(C) 1980
(D) 1991

2. The primary objective of the “Outer Space Treaty” is to:
(A) Prevent the placement of weapons of mass destruction in outer space
(B) Regulate commercial space travel
(C) Establish ownership of celestial bodies
(D) Develop international space stations

3. The “Moon Agreement” is also known as the:
(A) Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
(B) International Space Settlement Treaty
(C) Celestial Body Utilization Accord
(D) Lunar Resource Management Protocol

4. The “Outer Space Treaty” prohibits:
(A) The establishment of military bases on celestial bodies
(B) Commercial mining on the Moon
(C) International cooperation in space exploration
(D) The use of space for peaceful purposes

5. The “Moon Agreement” entered into force in:
(A) 1984
(B) 1986
(C) 1994
(D) 2000

6. According to the “Outer Space Treaty,” the Moon and other celestial bodies are considered:
(A) The common heritage of all humankind
(B) Private property of the first country to reach them
(C) Subject to national appropriation
(D) Restricted to scientific exploration only

7. The “Outer Space Treaty” allows for:
(A) The peaceful exploration of outer space
(B) The establishment of space colonies
(C) The commercial exploitation of lunar resources
(D) The military use of outer space

8. The “Moon Agreement” aims to:
(A) Ensure that the Moon’s resources are used for the benefit of all countries
(B) Allow private companies to claim lunar land
(C) Promote national competition in space exploration
(D) Restrict scientific research on the Moon

9. Under the “Outer Space Treaty,” no celestial body can be:
(A) Subject to national appropriation by any means
(B) Used for scientific research
(C) Explored by multiple countries
(D) Subject to international agreements

10. The “Outer Space Treaty” was signed by:
(A) Over 100 countries
(B) A few key space-faring nations
(C) All United Nations member states
(D) The major space agencies only