THE CONVENTION ON REG+STRATION OF OBJECTS LAUNCHED INTO OUTER SPACE, ADOPTED ON 12 NOVEMBER 1974, OPENED FOR SIGNATURE 14 JANUARY 1975, ENTERED INTO FORCE 15 SEPTEMBER 1976. 28 u.s.T. 695, T.I.A.s •. 8480. The Registration Convention obligates a launching State to establish a register containing information about space objects it launches .into orbit or beyond and.to _infonn.the Secretary-General of the establishment .of that register. The Secretary-General is obligated to maintain a register in which the inform~tion provided by launching States is recorded. PRINCIPLES RELATING TO REMOTE SENSING OF THE EARTH FROM OUTER SPACE, UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Resolution 4J,./64 (3 December 1986), Annex In addition to the legally binding international agreements developed by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, the United States would also mention the principles on remote sensing adopted by the Committee. While these principles cannot and do not create binding obligations on :States, they establish goals and objectives that all States involved with remote sensing are encouraged to follow. In particular , they reflect conditions that are essential to the growth and development of civil remote sensing activities ,to the benefit of all countries, irrespective of their degree of economic, social or scientific deveioprrient , and taking into particular consideration the needs of developing countries (Principle II). They specifically call upon States carrying out remote sensing activities to promote international co-operation in these activities (Principle V) and identify how such co-operation may be accomplished. They urge States carrying out remote sensing activities to make available to other States opportunities for participation in such activities based upon equitable mutually acceptable terms (Principle V). They encourage agreements or other arrangements to A/AC.105/C.2/16/Add.8 page 5 provide for the establishment and operation of data collecting and storage stations and processing and interpretation facilities in order to maximize the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to international agreements and principles governing the use of outer space, including the registration of space objects and remote sensing activities. These activities have implications for various fields, such as science, technology, and international cooperation. The text does not specifically focus on economic development, natural resources, or human well-being, but rather on the governance and regulation of space activities.

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Science and technology, International trade