The Outer Space Treaty Provides That a Nation Retains Jurisdiction

The Outer Space Treaty provides that a nation retains jurisdiction over objects on its space registry that are launched into space. The treaty also prohibits interference with space activities. In effect, these provisions

A) ban the national appropriation of territory in space.
B) protect property rights with respect to private space activities.
C) assert sovereignty over celestial bodies.
D) declare exclusive international jurisdiction over space locations.