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A for the Russian Federation O Space(In the edition of federal laws dated 29.11.96. N 147-FZ; of 10.01.2003 N 15-FZ; of 05.03.2004 N 8-FZ; of 22.08.2004 N 122-FZ; of 02.02.2006 N 19-FZ; of 18.12.2006 N 231-FZ; dated 30.12.2008. N 309-FZ; of 30.12.2008 N 313-FZ; dated 21.11.2011. N 331-FZ; dated 13.07.2015. N 216-FZ This Law is intended to ensure the legal regulation of space activities for the development of the economy, science and technology, the strengthening of the defence and security of the Russian Federation OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION In the Russian Federation, the exploration and use of outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, are the most important priorities of the public interest. (Preamble to the Federal Law of 29.11.96) N 147-FZ) Section I. GENERAL Article 1. Legal regulation of the relationship in the field Spaceflight Relations in the field of outer space activities are regulated according to The Constitution of the Russian Federation, the universally recognized principles and norms of international law and the international treaties of the Russian Federation, this Act, other federal laws and other normative legal acts of the Russian Federation. In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 147-FZ Article 2. Concept of space activity 1. For the purposes of this Law, space activities are understood as any activity connected with the direct conduct of the exploration and use of outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies. The main areas of space activity are: (In the wording of Federal Law of 29.11.96). N 147-FZ) scientific space research; using space technology for communication, television and radio: (In the wording of Federal Law dated 29.11.96. N 147-FZ) Remote sensing of the Earth from space, including State environmental monitoring (state environmental monitoring) and meteorology; (Rev. 1) Federal Act No. N 331-FZ ) Satellite navigation and topographic systems; manned spaceflight; In the interests of defence and security of the Russian Federation, the paragraph is supplemented by the Federal Law of 29.11.96. N 147-FZ)observation of objects and phenomena in outer space; (Paragraph added-Federal law dated 29.11.96. N 147-FZ) tests of equipment in space conditions; (Paragraph added is the Federal Law of 29.11.96). N 147-FZ production in space of materials and other products; other activities carried out with the help of space technology. 2. Space activities include the establishment of (including the development, manufacture and testing), the use (operation) of space technology, space materials and space technology and other space-related activities. The use of space activities and the international cooperation of the Russian Federation in the exploration and use of outer space. (Office of the President of the N 147-FZ; dated 13.07.2015. N 216-FZ) C as I am 3. The objectives of space activities The objectives of space activities are: contribute to the economic development of the State and improve the welfare of the population of the Russian Federation by rational and of the effective use of space technology, space materials and space technologies, as well as their increasing use; strengthening and developing the scientific, technical and intellectual potential of the space industry; and its infrastructure; of the Russian Federation; Defence and security of the Russian Federation; further development and accumulation of scientific knowledge of Earth, outer space and celestial bodies; development and expansion of international cooperation OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (Article in the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ) This is me 4. Principles of space activities 1. Space activities are carried out in accordance with the following principles: promoting the maintenance of peace and international security through the use of space science and technology; Extrabudgetary resources for space activities, while maintaining State control over their use and safeguarding the State interests of the Russian Federation; and environmental protection; (In the wording of Federal Law dated 30.12.2008 N 309-FZ) of the equal and mutually beneficial international cooperation of the Russian Federation in the field of outer space; , the international responsibility of the Russian Federation for its space activities; the rational combination and balanced development of space technology and space technologies applied in scientific, social and economic purposes, in the interests of defence and security of the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred to as "space technology") (...) (...) " Outer space activities prohibited by the international treaties of the Russian Federation are prohibited. 2. Space activities, as well as the dissemination of information on outer space activities, are carried out in accordance with the legally established requirements for the protection of State secrets, service and commercial secrets, as well as the results of intellectual property. activities and their exclusive rights. (Article in the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ Section II. ORGANIZATION OF SPACE ACTIVITIES C Space activity guide 1. Space activities are under the responsibility of the Russian Federation. 2. The President of the Russian Federation is conducting general space activities. President of the Russian Federation: reviews and approves the main state policy in the area of space activities; Presidential; addresses the most important issues of public policy in the field of space activities. 3. The Government of the Russian Federation: implements State policy in the field of space activities for the benefit of science, technology, various branches of the economy and international cooperation of the Russian Federation; coordinates the activities of the federal executive authorities and organizations involved in space activities; ensures the functioning and development of the rocket and space industry and space infrastructure; considers and approves the Federal Space The programme, long-term space programmes of the Russian Federation, the State order for the development, production and delivery of space technology and space infrastructure and the State defence order for development, production and the supply of space weapons and military equipment; makes proposals for funding the Federal Space Programme in accordance with the established procedure; provides an enabling environment for the development of advanced outer space activities. and Space Technology Policy State support for the space industry; coordinates the issues of international cooperation of the Russian Federation in the field of space activities and monitors the development and implementation of international space activities. OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION State commissions on tests of space technology. (Article in the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ Article 6. The competence of the authorized body on space activity (In the wording of the Federal Law of 13 July 2015). N 216-FZ State Corporation for Space Activities (Roscosmos) "is the designated authority for space activities and conducts the management of the space object." activities in the interests of science, technology and various sectors of the economy, as well as organizes work on the development of space technology of scientific and socio-economic purpose and, together with the federal executive authority on defence, Federal Space Agency of the Russian Federation space programme, other federal space programmes. (In the wording of the federal laws of 22 August 2004, N 122-FZ; dated 13.07.2015 N 216-FZ) To this end, this body: provides the implementation of the State policy on space activities, in conjunction with the federal executive authority for defence and other interested parties. Federal executive authorities and organizations involved in the creation and use of space technology; is developing projects of the Federal Space Programme and other federal space programmes; (In the wording of the Federal Law dated 22.08.2004. N 122-FZ ) provides a public order for the development, production and delivery of space technology and space infrastructure facilities for scientific and socio-economic purposes, including international work Space projects of the Russian Federation; will organize, as appropriate, the use (operation) of space technology for the implementation of the Federal Space Programme and other federal space programmes. activities; (In the wording of the Federal Law dated 22.08.2004. N 122-FZ) , together with the federal executive branch of the executive branch, is placing a state order for the development, production and supply of space technology for dual-use and space objects. infrastructure; organizes system studies to support the main directions of space technology development for scientific, social and economic purposes, as well as in conjunction with the federal executive authority for defence- dual-use space technology; provides with other interested federal executive authorities to carry out research and development work on the development of space technology for scientific and socio-economic purposes, produces serial production Space technology and, in conjunction with the Federal Executive Power for Defence, ensure its use (operation); organizes and coordinates work on commercial space projects and contributes to their implementation; provides with the federal executive the authorities and other federal executive authorities concerned with the development of space infrastructure; organizes and implements jointly with other interested federal executive authorities State flight tests of space technology for scientific and socio-economic purposes; (Paragraph excluded-Federal Law 10.01.2003 N 15-FZ) will provide mandatory confirmation of the conformity of space technology with scientific and socio-economic purpose; (In the wording of the Federal Law dated 30.12.2008 N 313-FZ) , in conjunction with the relevant public services, security of space activities; works with organizations of other states, as well as with international organizations on issues space activities, concludes the appropriate international treaties; (Paragraph is no longer valid-Federal Law of 22.08.2004 N 122-F is licensing space activities; (Paragraph added is the Federal Law dated 13 July 2015 N 216-FZperforms other functions and powers established by federal laws, normative legal acts of the President of the Russian Federation or the Government of the Russian Federation. (In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 216-FZ (Unused-Federal Law of 13.07.2015) N 216-FZ) (Article in the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ) C t I am 7. The competence in space activities of the federal executive branch of the executive branch of the executive branch of the executive branch of the executive branch of executive power carries out the implementation of State policy in the field of space activities. Space activities for the defence and security of the Russian Federation, as well as for the development of space technology for military purposes, and in conjunction with the authorized body for space activities, dual-use technologies, within the space section of the State programme Arms and federal programmes in the field of outer space activities. (In the wording of the federal laws of 22 August 2004, N 122-FZ; dated 13.07.2015 N 216-FZ) This authority: Develops projects of a space section of the federal programme for the development, creation and production of weapons and military equipment; State defence order for the development, production and delivery of space weapons and military equipment; plans and carries out the use (operation) of space technology for the defence and security of the Russian Federation. Federation; provides and coordinates execution Research and development on space technology for military purposes and in cooperation with the authorized body for space activities, dual-use space technology; (In the wording of Federal Law dated 13.07.2015. N 216-FZ ) organizes and coordinates system studies on the rationale of the main directions and prospects for the development of military space technology, as well as with the authorized body for space activities. (...) (...) N 216-FZ ) organizes and operates in the prescribed manner the use (operation) of military space equipment; organizes and implements jointly with the authorized body on space activities and by interested federal executive authorities for public tests of military space technology; (In the wording of Federal Law dated 13.07.2015 N 216-FZ) prepares proposals on state policy in the field of space activities for the defence and security of the Russian Federation; (Paragraph is null and invalid-Federal Law from 22.08.2004. N 122-FZ) N 122-FZ) , together with the authorized body for space activities and interested federal executive bodies, participates in the implementation of international space projects and programmes of the Russian Federation; (B) Federal Law of 13 July 2015. N 216-FZ ) coordinates the development of advanced areas in the field of space technology and space technology in the interests of defence and security of the Russian Federation; (...) (...) (...) N 313-FZ) performs other functions established by the Government of the Russian Federation. The Federal Executive of the Defence Authority, in the cases provided for by law, has the power to mobilize objects of space infrastructure and space technology. The Federal Executive Office of the Executive Power is entitled to transfer provisionally free objects of space infrastructure to the authorized body for space activities for the use (exploitation) of space infrastructure. Space activities for scientific and socio-economic purposes. (In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 216-FZ (Article in the wording of Federal Law of 29.11.96) N 147-FZ) Article 8. Russia's federal space program 1. The Federal Space Program of Russia is a long-term planning document that forms a state order for the creation, production and use of space technology for scientific and socio-economic purposes. The procedure for the development and implementation of the Federal Space Program of the Russian Federation is governed by the legislation of the Russian Federation with regard to federal target programs. Federal Law of 22.08.2004 N 122-F) 2. The Russian Federation's federal space programme is designed on the basis of the following: established goals, objectives and principles of space activities; of the interests of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation; and the economic situation in the country; of the state of space science and industry; the need for integrated development of space and ground segments of space infrastructure; space technology; status and trends The development of astronautics; world space market conditions; accepted international commitments of the Russian Federation and the challenges of expanding international cooperation. 3.(Spconsumed by Federal Law of 13.07.2015) N 216-F) 4. (Spconsumed by Federal Law of 13.07.2015) N 216-FZ) Article 9. Licensing of space activities Space activities to be licensed in accordance with the procedure established by the Government of the Russian Federation. (In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 216-FZ) Article 10. Mandatory certification and declaration { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 } Space { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 } (Federal Law dated 30.12.2008 N 313-FZ) 1. Space objects, including space objects, objects of space infrastructure created in scientific and socio-economic applications are subject to the requirements established by Russian law. Federation (required certification or declaration of conformity). (In the federal laws of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ; dated 30.12.2008. N 313-FZ) Mandatory certification or declaration of conformity can also be the equipment used in the creation and use of space technology. (In the wording of Federal Law of 30.12.2008) N 313-FZ 2. Mandatory certification or declaration of conformity of space technology is carried out in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation on technical regulation. (In the wording of Federal Law No. N 313-FZ) 3. Certification bodies, manufacturers of space technology and relevant officials responsible for violating the rules for the compulsory certification or declaration of conformity of space technology are liable, OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION N 313-FZ) Article 11. Expertise in space activities 1. On the basis of expertise, decisions are made on the following issues related to the implementation of space activities: inclusion of the project in the Federal Space Program of Russia; (Paragraph excluded- Federal Law of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ) (Paragraph excluded-Federal Law of 10.01.2003) N 15-FZ issue of certificates for space technology samples, as well as equipment used in the creation and use of space technology; classification of space technology and space technology into products; The export of which is prohibited or restricted; of the results of space project contests; establishing the causes of accidents in space activities; on other issues determined by the Government of the Russian Federation. Federal Act of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ 2. In order to conduct an expert examination, the Government of the Russian Federation, the authorized body for space activities or the federal executive branch of the executive branch of the executive branch forms expert committees from specialists; interested in the results of the examination. In the wording of the federal laws of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ; dated 13.07.2015. N 216-F) 3. The procedure for the formation and work of expert commissions is determined by the normative legal acts of the Russian Federation. (In the wording of Federal Law dated 29.11.96. N 147-FZ 4. The expert commission's opinion is not binding on the authority deciding on matters relating to space activities. It is the responsibility of the head of the decision-making body to be responsible for such a decision, including a decision not consistent with the conclusion of the expert commission. Members of the expert commission shall be responsible for the correctness and validity of their findings. Section III. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS FOR SPACE ACTIVITIES Financing of space activities 1. The amount of funding for space activities is defined in the federal budget for the corresponding year. Space activities are financed in the manner provided for the state defense order by means of the federal budget allotting The distribution of work between the contractors and the performance of the work in accordance with the State contracts. (...) (...) N 122-FZ2. The State client shall arrange for the use of extrabudgetary funds of the organizations that they are assigned to perform work (services), additionally to the obligations of the Russian Federation on the orders of the authorized body for space activities or of the federal executive authority for defence. (In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 216-FZ) The artist (performer) is entitled to direct extrabudgetary funds to finance the work of the state contracts for the Federal Space Programme (FP), other activities. OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Federal Law dated 22.08.2004. N 122-FZ) 3. The organizations and citizens involved in space projects may be granted State guarantees and benefits in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. (...) (...) N 122-FZ)4. Foreign investment in space activities related to federal space programmes can be guaranteed by federal budget funds and publicly owned property , in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. (...) (...) N 122-FZ) Foreign investment in space activities of organizations and citizens of the Russian Federation can be guaranteed by means of these organizations and citizens, or intellectual or other property. (Article in the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ) C t I am 13. (Federal Law of 22.08.2004). N 122-FZ) C t I am 14. State order for development, Production and delivery of space technology and objects of space infrastructure State order for the development, production and supply of space technology and facilities Space infrastructure for various purposes is formed and placed on the basis of federal space programmes in accordance with the procedure established for the state defence order. In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 147-FZ) C t I am 15. Use (operation) of space technique 1. The use (operation) of space technology (subject to State registration) is exercised by its owner, or by a person who is the owner or authorized owner of the person in accordance with the procedure established by law. The right to use (exploitation) of space technology. Components of space technology that are State property may be in the economic management or operational management of one or more enterprises, unless it violates the technological mode of operation techniques. Components of space technology can be removed from economic management or operational management of enterprises in accordance with the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. 2. Space-based space technology can be transferred, in accordance with established procedures, to institutions whose main activity is to use the results of space activities for education, science and culture. (Article in the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ Article 16. Legal protection of the results of the intellectual activity Legal protection of results of intellectual activities obtained in the development of space technology and space technology shall be provided in accordance with The Civil Code of the Russian Federation. (In the wording of Federal Law No. N 231-FZ) Section IV. SPACE OBJECTS. SPACE INFRASTRUCTURE (In the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ) Article 17. Space objects 1. The space objects of the Russian Federation are subject to registration and should be marked with the identity of the Russian Federation. 2. The Russian Federation retains jurisdiction and control over its registered space objects while they are located on Earth, at any stage of space flight or in space, on celestial bodies, and upon return to Land beyond the jurisdiction of any State. 3. The rights of ownership of space objects remain intact while these objects are located on Earth, as well as at any stage of space or space flight, on celestial bodies, and upon return to Earth, if not otherwise. The Russian Federation provides for international treaties to which the Russian Federation is a party. 4. If a space object is created by Russian organizations and citizens in cooperation with foreign States, organizations and citizens or international organizations, the registration of such object, jurisdiction and control over it, and The question of ownership of such a space object is dealt with on the basis of the relevant international treaties. 5. The rights under the jurisdiction and control of the space object, as well as the ownership of such objects, do not affect the legal status of the outer space, surface or subsoil of the celestial body. In the immediate vicinity of the space object of the Russian Federation, the minimum necessary to ensure the safety of outer space activities may establish rules binding on both Russian and foreign countries. organizations and citizens. With t I am 18. Space infrastructure (In the wording of Federal Law of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ) 1. The space infrastructure of the Russian Federation includes: (In the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ) Vostochny Cosmodrome; launch complexes and search facilities; command and measurement complexes; space object flight control centres and points; receiving points, Storage and processing of information; (In the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ space storage bases; landings of space objects; class="ed"> (In the Federal Law of 29.11.96. N 147-FZ) experimental base for testing space technology; cosmonaut centres and equipment; other ground structures and techniques used in the implementation in outer space activities. Objects of space infrastructure, including mobile infrastructure, are as such to the extent that they are used to provide or conduct space activities. (In the wording of the Federal Law of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ 2. Objects of space infrastructure, which are federal property, are in the economic management of the or operational management of the State organizations that operate them. In the wording of the Federal Law of 29.11.96 (...) (...) N 216-FZ) Transfer of objects of space infrastructure that are federal property to other organizations, including for the operation of these facilities, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure established by the OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 216-FZ) 3. The allocation of land plots and their use under the objects of space infrastructure and their adjacent areas of exclusion shall be carried out in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. (Office of the President of the N 147-FZ; of 22.08.2004 N 122-FZ)4. OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION The law. In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 147-FZ From the t I am 19. Space management considerationsobjects (In the revision of Federal Law dated 29.11.96. N 147-FZ) 1. The space objects of the Russian Federation are managed at all stages from their launch to the end of the flight by the organizations responsible for the use (operation) of these facilities. In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 147-FZ) 2. The landing of the space objects of the Russian Federation is made on the landing sites of space objects. In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 147-FH) In the event of accidents, including accidents and disasters, the landing of Russian Federation space objects may take place in other areas, with notification of the relevant The authorities of the State. (In the wording of the Federal Law of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ 3. The space objects in the airspace of the Russian Federation are subject to the requirements of the legislation governing the use of the airspace of the Russian Federation. 4. A space object of a foreign State may carry out a one-off non-hazardous pass through the airspace of the Russian Federation for the purpose of launching such an object into orbit around the Earth or further into outer space, as well as for the purpose of To return it to the Earth, provided that the relevant services of the Russian Federation are informed in advance of the time, place, trajectory and other conditions of such passage. 5. The Russian Federation's space object commissioner and the federal executive body on defense are informed of the launch and landing of Russian Federation space objects. OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION In the wording of the federal laws of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ; dated 13.07.2015. N 216-FZ ) In the case of the launch, landing or termination of space objects of the Russian Federation outside the Russian Federation, the relevant services of the Russian Federation shall carry out their functions in agreement with the competent authorities. the organs of the foreign States concerned. Article 20. Cosmonauts and crew of manned space objects space objects 1. Citizens of the Russian Federation who have expressed the wish to participate in space missions and meet the prescribed professional and medical requirements are selected for the preparation and conduct of space flights on the basis of the competition. The procedure and conditions for holding the competition are determined in accordance with the Civil Code of the Russian Federation by the authorized body for space activities. (Office of the President of the N 147-FZ; dated 13.07.2015. N 216-F) 2. The procedure for the training of astronauts, the formation of manned spacecraft crews and the approval of the flight programme, as well as the rights and duties of astronauts, payment of their work and other conditions for their professional activities are determined by the contracts in in accordance with the Russian Federation's laws and other regulations . (In the wording of Federal Law dated 29.11.96. N 147-FZ 3. The crew of the manned spacecraft of the Russian Federation is appointed by the cosmonaut of the Russian Federation. (In the wording of Federal Law dated 29.11.96. N 147-FZ The crew commander of the manned space object of the Russian Federation shall be given the full authority required to conduct the space flight, crew and other persons participating in the flight. The crew commander of the manned space object of the Russian Federation, within the limits of his authority, is responsible for the execution of the programme of flight, the safety of the crew and other persons participating in the flight. The Conference of the States, 4. The Russian Federation shall retain jurisdiction and control over any crew of a manned space object registered in it while the object is located on Earth, at any stage of the flight or in outer space. In the case of the Russian Federation, bodies, including those outside the space object, as well as on return to the Earth, until the end of the flight programme, unless otherwise provided by the international treaties to which the Russian Federation is a party. 5. Foreign nationals who are preparing for space flight in the Russian Federation or participating in a manned space mission of the Russian Federation are required to comply with the legislation of the Russian Federation, unless otherwise provided by the Russian Federation. The Russian Federation provides for international treaties to which the Russian Federation is a party. 6. The legal status (status) of astronauts is defined by the Government of the Russian Federation. (Paragraph amended by the Federal Law of 13 July 2015). N 216-FZ) Article 21. Personnel of the objects of the space infrastructure (In the wording of the Federal Law of 29.11.96) N 147-FZ) 1. Space infrastructure personnel include experts in the field of testing, storage and operation of space technology, as well as other responsibilities for the operation of facilities Space infrastructure. (In the wording of the Federal Law of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ 2. The functional responsibilities of space infrastructure personnel are determined by the organizations operating such facilities. (In the wording of the Federal Law of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ) Space infrastructure personnel shall be subject to conformity assessment. (In the wording of the Federal Law of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ 3. The wages and additional material compensation of personnel in space infrastructure are determined by the terms of employment contractsconcluded with organizations using such facilities. In the wording of the federal laws of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ; of 22.08.2004 N 122-FZ (Paragraph was lost by Federal Law of 22.08.2004). N 122-F) 4. The personnel of the objects of space infrastructure whose professions are related to hazardous or harmful working conditions are provided with social guarantees in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation and The terms of the respective labor contracts. (In the wording of the federal laws of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ; of 22.08.2004 N 122-F) 5. (Deleted-Federal Law of 29.11.96) N 147-FZ) Section V. SECURITY OF SPACE ACTIVITIES This is me 22. Ensuring Security of Space Activity 1. Any space activity is carried out in compliance with the security requirements established by the laws and other normative legal acts of the Russian Federation. The designated authority for space activities and the federal executive branch of the executive branch of the Ministry of Defence shall be responsible and general supervision of the safety of outer space activities. (In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 216-FZ) Space activities should be carried out taking into account the level of permissible anthropogenic stresses on the environment and near-Earth space. (In the wording of Federal Law No. N 309-FZ) 2. The authorized body for space activities and the federal executive branch of the executive branch on defence, at the request of the organizations concerned and citizens, shall be obliged to provide information on the dangers arising from the implementation of outer space activities. activities. (In the wording of the Federal Law No. N 216-FZ) When a threat arises for the safety of the population and the environment, the designated authority for space activities and the federal executive authority for defence shall immediately inform the relevant authorities of this matter. The public authorities, as well as organizations and citizens. (In the wording of the federal laws of 30.12.2008, N 309-FZ; dated 13.07.2015. N 216-FZ (Article in the wording of Federal Law of 29.11.96) N 147-FZ) Article 23. Investigate incidents in space activity 1. Incidents, including accidents and disasters, in the conduct of space activities are subject to investigation, the procedure of which is determined by the Russian Federation's laws and other regulatory legal acts. (B) The wording of the Federal Law of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ 2. The procedure for conducting and substantiating the results of the investigation, including accidents and disasters, can be appealed to the court. Article 24. { \b Search and rescue } { \b } { \b } { \b } { \b } { \b } Search and rescue operations, as well as disaster recovery, are carried out by the relevant federal executive authorities and The competent authority for space activities, if necessary, with the participation of the State authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, local authorities and organizations and citizens. In the wording of the federal laws of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ; of 22.08.2004 N 122-FZ; dated 13.07.2015 N 216-F) 2. Activities to eliminate the effects of accidents on space activities include the rehabilitation and reconstruction of industrial and other objects affected by accidents, necessary environmental activities, compensation OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (Paragraph addition is the Federal Law of 29.11.96). N 147-FZ; lost power-Federal Law of 22.08.2004. N 122-F) 3. The search and rescue operations, as well as the work to eliminate the consequences of accidents in the conduct of outer space activities in the territory of a foreign State, shall be carried out in agreement with the competent authorities of that State for funds of the organizations and citizens carrying out such activities, the funds of the federal budget. (In the federal laws dated 29.11.96. N 147-FZ; of 22.08.2004 N 122-FZ) T; I am 25. Space insurance 1. Organizations and citizens who use (operate) space equipment or order (operate) space technology, make compulsory life and health insurance for cosmonauts and workers objects of space infrastructure, as well as liability for damage caused to the life, health or property of other persons, in the manner and under conditions established by law. 2. Organizations and citizens carrying out space activities may make voluntary insurance for space technology (risk of loss, loss or damage to space technology). (Article in the wording of Federal Law No. N 147-FZ) Section VI. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION C A I am 26. (Spaged by Federal Law of 05.03.2004). N 8-FZ) Article 27. Legal regime of foreign organizations and citizens 1. Foreign organizations and citizens conducting space activities under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation shall enjoy the legal regime established for the organization and citizens of the Russian Federation, to the extent that such regime is granted OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION 2. The Russian Federation shall ensure the legal protection of technologies and commercial secrets of foreign organizations and citizens carrying out space activities under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation, in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. The other necessary protection of technologies and commercial secrets of foreign organizations and citizens carrying out space activities under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation is provided on a reciprocal basis. 3. Foreign organizations and citizens carrying out space activities under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation produce insurance of space technology and also the risks related to space activities in the order they are established by the Russian Federation. The Civil Code of the Russian Federation and this Law. (In the wording of the Federal Law of 29.11.96 N 147-FZ) Article 28. Legal regulation of international cooperation 1. Organizations and citizens of the Russian Federation participating in international projects in the field of space activities have concluded treaties with foreign organizations and citizens in accordance with Russian legislation. The Federation, unless otherwise provided by these treaties. 2. In the event of a conflict between the laws of the Russian Federation and the legislation of a foreign State applicable to space activities involving organizations and citizens of the Russian Federation, the legislation of the Russian Federation is in force if: contrary to the international treaties of the Russian Federation. Section VII. LIABILITY Article 29. Responsibility of officials, organizations and citizens State organizations and their officials, other organizations and their officials, and citizens responsible for violations of this Law and others The legislation governing outer space activities is the responsibility of the Russian Federation. With t I am 30. Damage to the space activity 1. The liability for damage caused by the Russian Federation's space object in carrying out space activities in or outside the territory of the Russian Federation, with the exception of outer space, arises independently of the fault of the cause harm. 2. If any place other than the surface of the Earth, the space object of the Russian Federation or property on board such an object has been damaged by another space object of the Russian Federation in the conduct of outer space activities, The damage caused to the full extent is vested in the organization or citizen owning the space object causing the damage, in the order and under the conditions provided by the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. 3. The damage caused to the person or property of a citizen and the damage caused to the property of a legal person by the space object of the Russian Federation in carrying out space activities in or outside the territory of the Russian Federation, is to be refunded by the organization or citizen who has insured its liability for damage, in scope and in accordance with the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Federal Act dated 29.11.96. N 147-FZ) President of the Russian Federation B. YELTSIN Moscow, House of the Russian Federation 20 August 1993 N 5663-I