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This paper examines the fundamental obligations of authorization and continuing supervision under Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty, viewed through the lens of an emerging space nation. As new actors enter the space domain, distinguishing these two functions is critical for maintaining State responsibility and supporting sustainable space activities. Authorization functions as a prospective regulatory "gatekeeper," while supervision is a dynamic, ongoing obligation ensuring compliance with international safety and sustainability standards.
Using the Philippine experience as a case study, the paper highlights the challenges of supervising space activities that often involve cooperative development and foreign launch services. In this context, the National Registry is more than an administrative list: it is a vital tool for transparency, traceability, and asserting a nation’s role in global orbital capacity management.
By framing these concepts within the discourse on space sustainability, the paper demonstrates how robust domestic legal mechanisms enable emerging nations to participate responsibly in the shared space environment and contribute to the equitable allocation of orbital capacity.
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