The Limits of Liability: How Millions of Untraced Pieces of Space Debris Challenge Attribution and Requirements for Evidence under the Liability Convention

Key Points

• This research focuses on the limitations of the Liability Convention regarding untraced space debris and its implications for legal responsibilities.
• Analysis of the current legal framework regarding space debris and liability claims.
• Evaluation of existing cases and incidents involving space debris.
• Interpretation of international law principles related to attribution.
• Identified gaps in evidence requirements for claiming damages caused by space debris.
• Discussed significant challenges in attributing responsibility for incidents involving untraced debris.
• Suggested potential reforms to enhance accountability under the Liability Convention.