On the ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Ukraine on Cooperation in the Field of Space Exploration and Use

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The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 30, 1999 No. 22

To ratify the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Ukraine on Cooperation in the Field of Space Exploration and Use, signed in Almaty on October 14, 1997. President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Agreement

between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan

and the Government of Ukraine

on cooperation in the field of research and use

outer space

(Entered into force on February 8, 2000 - Bulletin of International

treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan", 2001, No. 1, art. 11)

The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Ukraine, hereinafter referred to as the Parties,

Considering the mutual interest in joining forces to implement mutually beneficial space programs and projects; realizing the importance of space science and technology for the development of scientific and technical potential and socio-economic field of both States; reaffirming their commitment to the Agreement on the Principles of Cooperation The Governments of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Ukraine in the implementation of space activities on January 20, 1994, agreed on the following:

Article 1 The Agreement defines the legal and other conditions for bilateral cooperation in the field of space exploration and use by: - participation of legal entities of one State in the implementation of projects within the framework of the national space program of another state; - participation in the development and implementation of joint and multilateral space programs and projects, including commercial ones; - reaching agreements and drafting separate agreements in this area.

Article 2 The cooperation is based on the following principles: - preservation, mutually beneficial development and use of space infrastructure elements created in both states; - ensuring the rights of the Parties in proportion to their investments in the share of industrial and intellectual property created during the implementation of projects (work) under this Agreement; - coordination of measures aimed at ensuring effective operation in the global market of space technology and servicArticle 2 The cooperation is based on the following principles: - preservation, mutually beneficial development and use of space infrastructure elements created in both states; - ensuring the rights of the Parties in proportion to their investments in the share of industrial and intellectual property created during the implementation of projects (work) under this Agreement; - coordination of measures aimed at ensuring effective operation in the global market of space technology and services; - state support for joint space activities; - compliance in the process of joint space activities with international obligations, requirements of legislation and regulations of both states, including environmental protection, with the predominant effect of legislative and regulatory acts of the state in whose territory joint space activities are carried out; - preservation of state secrets and compliance in the process of joint activities in advance agreed terms of confidentiality.

Article 3 Cooperation under this Agreement is carried out in the following main areas: - support and development of ground-based space infrastructure, including an experimental base for testing space technology, and facilities for ground-based control and launch complexes; - implementation of joint projects for the development, production and operation in the field of rocket and space technology and space research; - research in the field of extra-atmospherArticle 3 Cooperation under this Agreement is carried out in the following main areas: - support and development of ground-based space infrastructure, including an exp base for testing space technology, and facilities for ground-based control and launch complexes; - implementation of joint projects for the development, production and operation in the field of rocket and space technology and space research; - research i- research in the field of extra-atmospheric astronomy, physics of solar-terrestrial relations, the study of celestial bodies and interplanetary space, as well as research in other areas of space science; - creation of new materials, technologies and equipment in the interests of the rocket and space industries; - search for new ways and means of developing cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space. By mutual agreement, the Parties may cooperate in other areas within the framework of this Agreement.

Article 4 Cooperation in the areas specified in Article 3 of this Agreement Agreements can be implemented by: - perArticle 4 Cooperation in the areas specified in Article 3 of this Agreement Agreements can be implemented by: - performing research and development work; - launching spacecraft (objects), providing flight control, providing transport services and servicing payloads; - operation and repair of ground-based space infrastructure facilities, maintenance and development of an experimental base for testing rocket and space technology; - provision on mutually beneficvision on mutually beneficial terms of commercial services for launching space objects of third countries, their legal entities and individuals, as well as international organizations; - publication of information and analytical materials; - preparation of necessary regulatory documents; - assistance in the practical application of space technologies by organizations and enterprises of both states in the field of production; - provision of ground-based space infrastructure facilities for development and application of space technology; - training and retraining of specialists in the space field. By mutual agreement, the Parties may additionally apply other forms of cooperation.

Article 5 The Parties entrust the implementation of this Agreement to the National Aerospace Agency of the Ministry of Science - Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NACA RK) and the National Space Agency Of Ukraine (NCAU). WithiArticle 5 The Parties entrust the implementation of this Agreement to the National Aerospace Agency of the Ministry of Science - Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NACA RK) and the National Space Agency Of Ukraine (NCAU). Within the framework of these powers, the NACA of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the NCAU: promote the development of cooperation between the concerned ministries and departments, organizations and enterprises of both states; They monitor the implementation of all types of prThey monitor the implementation of all types of project activities provided for in relevant bilateral programs and contribute to the fulfillment of obligations assumed by organizations and enterprises of both States under this Agreement.; They coordinate with interested ministries and departments or approve contracts (agreements) that are drawn up by customers representing one Party, with performers (scientific and industrial organizations) representing the other Party, and ensure control over the proper implementation of these contracts (agreements). If necessary, special commissions and working groups may be established to coordinate the activities of the NACA of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the NCAU.

Article 6 The Parties undertake not to apply import and export duties, taxes, excise taxes and not to impose quantitative restrictions on rocket and space technology, as well as technical and technological equipment, spare parts, components and materials imported into the territories of the States of the Parties and exported outside these territories for the creation, modernization and operation of rocket and space technology on a contractual basis, as well as within the framework of multilateral space programs and commercial space projects., which are implemented by enterprises and organizations of the States of the Parties, including the provision of services for launching space objects of third countries.

Article 7 Each of the Parties may use separate facilities of the other Party's ground-based space infrastructure on a contractual basis when implementing national and international projects with its participation. The Parties shall not take unilateral actions that could have a negative impact on the functioning of space facilities and ground-based space infrastructure facilities located on the territory of their States.

Article 8 The Parties will facilitate the exchange of scientific and technical information on space research, technologies and their applications based on agreed principles, norms and procedures. Scientific and technical data and information obtained during joint work and experiments will be available to both Parties and their authorized bodies. The transfer of confidential information and its use within the framework of this Agreement is carried out by agreement of the Parties.

Article 9 The Parties and their authorized bodies have no right, without prior mutual consent, to transfer to a third party or publish in the mass media information on the content of joint projects, on the results and data obtained during their implementation, as well as information exchanged under this Agreement.

Article 10 Financing of activities related to the implementation of joint space programs and projects, including within the framework of national space programs, is carried out by the Parties on a contractual (contractual) basis. on a case-by-case basis, unless the Parties establish other principles for their financing for specific types of activities. The specific amount of funds of the Parties required to carry out work on scientific programs (projects) is determined taking into account the principle of equity participation and within the limits of allocations allocated for scientific research that are carried out in the interests of each of the Parties.

Article 11 This Agreement does not limit the cooperation of each of the Parties with third countries and international organizations and does not remove the rights and obligations of each of the Parties provided for in other treaties or agreements in which this Party participates, both in relation to the second Party and to third countries.

Article 12 For specific types of activities within the framework of this Agreement, appropriate principles, norms and procedures for regulating liability issues, including international liability, will be developed in relations between the two Parties, the NACA of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the NCAU, organizations of their States, as well as related contractors and subcontractors.

Article 13 Each of the Parties shall take measures for the legal and social protection of persons from the staff of organizations in the territory of its State. States of the other Party that participate in bilateral space activities.

Article 14 Disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the provisions of this Agreement shall be settled through negotiations.

Article 15 Additions and amendments may be made to this Agreement by mutual agreement of the Parties.

Article 16 This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of receipt of a written notification on the completion by each of the Parties of the internal procedures necessary for its entry into force.

This Agreement is valid for twenty years and will be automatically extended for subsequent ten-year periods, unless either Party notifies the other Party in writing of its intention to terminate it six months before the end of the next period.

In the event of termination of this Agreement, its provisions will henceforth apply to any unfinished projects and works, if The parties will not agree otherwise.

Done in Almaty on October 14, 1997, in two originals, each in the Kazakh, Ukrainian and Russian languages, all texts being authentic. In case of disagreement on the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, the text in Russian will prevail.

President

Republic of Kazakhstan

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