posted 08-14-2023 11:21 AM               

Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies

Done at London, Moscow, and Washington on January 27, 1967

Republic of Panama: Ratification
Date of Action: August 9, 2023

The Secretary of State, in performance of the depositary duties of the United States of America, communicates the following:

On August 9, 2023, the Republic of Panama deposited an instrument of ratification of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies.

The Treaty entered into force for the Republic of Panama in accordance with Article XIV, paragraph 4 of the Treaty, which reads: "For States whose instruments of ratification or accession are deposited subsequent to the entry into force of this Treaty, it shall enter into force on the date of the deposit of their instruments of ratification or accession."