HL Deb 13 April 1999 vol 599 cc116-7WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they consider a new international convention is required to regulate sea-based satellite launches from international waters; and, if so, whether they will take steps to this end. [HL1842]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The potential launching of satellites from the high seas is a recent development. However, the existing international framework for licensing of space-based activities under the terms of the UN Treaty on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space is wholly applicable to launches from sea-based platforms. A separate convention is therefore unnecessary.