When US astronaut Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon, his small step became "one giant leap for mankind". Chukiat said the bill will lay the foundation to new space activities and govern the use of outer space because it involves substantial benefits. Regarding the scope of application, Prasit said the draft bill stipulates that space activities require authorisation and supervision. It is in line with Article 6 of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 that requires state parties to monitor space activities. Prasit said the draft bill aligns with the Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

Source: Bangkok Post August 03, 2021 23:48 UTC