{
  "node_id": "france-space-operations-act-2008-loi-078",
  "title": "Loi n° 2008-518 du 3 juin 2008 relative aux opérations spatiales",
  "domain": "Space & Satellite Law",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-04-24",
  "bluf": "The France Space Operations Act 2008 (Loi 2008-518) establishes a legal framework for authorizing and supervising all space operations launched from French territory or by French operators abroad, including launch, in-orbit operation, and re-entry. It mandates prior authorization from CNES (Article L. 233-1), imposes strict liability on operators for third-party damage (Article L. 233-6), and requires financial guarantees and risk mitigation plans.",
  "paywall": {
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    "unlock_cost_usd": "0.01",
    "skyfire_id": "41779894-ece2-4163-9761-b3b1b76e19b0"
  },
  "crosswalks": {
    "_available_keys": [
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      "iso_standard",
      "industry_mapping",
      "ai_overlay_2026"
    ],
    "_note": "Full crosswalk values included in vault response"
  },
  "dependencies": [
    "un-liability-convention-1972-space-objects",
    "esa-convention-1975-european-space-agency"
  ],
  "primary_citations_count": 5
}