HL Deb 13 November 1996 vol 575 c101WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are the definitions of "outer space" currently in use, whose definitions they are, whether the military satellites of the United States, Russia and other countries are now operating in "outer space", and if not where, in international law, they are operating.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

There is no internationally agreed definition of outer space. We do not consider it necessary to take a legal view on the question raised by the noble Lord in the absence of a specific challenge based on the relevant UN treaties.