Treaty on principles governing the activities of States in the exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies

Parties with reservations, declarations and objections

Party	Reservations / Declarations	Objections
Brazil	Yes	No
China	Yes	No
Colombia	Yes	No
Czech Republic	Yes	No
Kuwait	Yes	No
Madagascar	Yes	No
Republic of Korea, the	Yes	No
Slovakia	Yes	No
Syria	Yes	No

Brazil

05-03-1969

The Brazilian Government interprets Article X of the Treaty as clearly indicating that the granting of tracking facilities by the parties to the Treaty will depend on an agreement among the interested States.

China

30-12-1983

The Government of the People's Republic of China declares as illegal and null and void the signature on and ratification of the said Treaty on 27 January 1967 and 24 July 1970 respectively by the Taiwan authorities usurping the name of China.

Colombia

15-04-2024

The instrument of ratification includes a statement, referred to as an "interpretative declaration", an
official Department of State English translation of which reads as follows:
The Colombian State reaffirms, pursuant to Articles 101 and 102 of the Constitution, that the segment of
the geostationary orbit corresponding to Colombia is part of Colombia and states its understanding that
no portion of this Treaty contradicts the rights claimed by the Colombian State, and that the Treaty shall,
likewise, not be interpreted in violation of these rights.

Czech Republic

29-09-1993

In conformity with the valid principles of international law and to the extent defined by it, the Czech Republic, as a successor State to the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, considers itself bound, as of 1 January [1993], i.e. the date of the dissolution of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, by the multilateral international treaties to which the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic was a party on that date, including reservations and declarations to their provisions made earlier by the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic.
From among the treaties deposited with the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland this applies to the following:
Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies, done at London, Moscow and Washington, January 27, 1967.

Kuwait

07-06-1972

In acceding to the Treaty on Principles governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, 1967, the Government of the State of Kuwait takes the view that its Accession to the said Treaty does not in any way imply its recognition of Israel nor does it oblige it to apply the provisions of the aforementioned Treaty in respect of the said country.

Madagascar

22-08-1968

The Govemment of the Malagasy Republic understands that the provisions of Article 10 may in no way affect the principle of the national sovereignty of the State, which shall retain its freedom of decision with respect to the possible installation of foreign observation bases in its territory and shall continue to possess the right to fix, in each case, the conditions for such installation.

Republic of Korea, the

27-01-1967

The signing and the ratification by the Government of the Republic of Korea of the present Treaty does not in any way mean or imply the recognition of any territory or regime which has not been recognized by the Government of the Republic of Korea as a state or government.

Slovakia

17-05-1993

In conformity with the valid principles of international law and to the extent defined by it, the Slovak Republic as one of the successor States to the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, considers itself bound, as of 1st January 1993, i.e. the date of the dissolution of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, by multilateral international treaties to which the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic was a party on that date, including reservations and declarations to their provisions made earlier by the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic.
From among the treaties deposited with the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland this applies to the following:
Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, done at London, Moscow and Washington on 27 January 1967.

Syria

19-11-1968

In acceding to the Treaty on Principles governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, 1967, the Government of the State of Kuwait takes the view that its Accession to the said Treaty does not in any way imply its recognition of Israel nor does it oblige it to apply the provisions of the aforementioned Treaty in respect of the said country.