Essentially, it presents our tentative definitions of terms such as outer space, outer space object and weapons in outer space.

Many questions have been raised, including a possible distinction between weaponization and militarization of outer space, and definitions of technical terms, such as  outer space , space weapon , space object and peaceful use of outer space .

Peaceful uses of outer space

This multilateral legal regime for outer space, however, bans only the introduction of weapons of mass destruction in outer space.

For example, in response to the increasing commercialization of outer space, the Office for Outer Space Affairs should continue its yearly workshops on space law.

Both are aimed at a single goal that of promoting the security of outer space, strengthening mutual trust and cooperation among States in outer space, and working to prevent an arms race in outer space.

These two resolutions, Prevention ofarms race in outer space and not to place weapons first in outer space ,

The definition and delimitation of outer space

Registration of objects launched into outer space

There have recently been worrying developments relating to outer space, making efforts to halt the weaponization of outer space the more pressing.

We firmly believe that only a legal instrument prohibiting the deployment of weapons in outer space and the prevention of the threat or use of force against outer space objects can eliminate the emerging threat of the weaponization of outer space.

The view was expressed that outer space must be protected from the threat posed by weapons in outer space.

7. Expresses concern about the real danger of the weaponization of outer space, and calls upon all States to contribute actively to the objective of the peaceful use of outer space and of the prevention of an arms race in outer space

a. The definition and delimitation of outer space

a. The definition and delimitation of outer space

Use of nuclear power sources in outer space

Prevention of an arms race in outer space

Outer space is the common heritage of mankind.

Outer space is the heritage of all mankind.

The fundamental legal instrument governing outer space activities, the OST, has loopholes with regards to the prevention of outer space weaponization, and no international consensus has been reached on how to address the serious challenges facing outer space.

OOSA Office for Outer Space Affairs

Russia has considerable space potential and experience in outer space exploration.

Seriously concerned about the possibility of an arms race in outer space, and bearing in mind the importance of article IV of the Outer Space Treaty,

To face this problem, we need to patch up the international legal system on outer space, in particular we need to ensure that we develop a comprehensive regime preventing weaponization of outer space and an arms race in outer space.

The thematic non paper being distributed today examines this issue, and possible options for addressing it, and sets out some specific proposals on possible definitions of such key terms as outer space , outer space object , weapons in outer space , etc.

Early agreement on an international legal instrument prohibiting the deployment of weapons in outer space and the threat or use of force against outer space objects will help to maintain the peaceful uses of outer space and contribute to the common security of all countries.

The Office for Outer Space Affairs briefed the Meeting on its website on the coordination of outer space activities within the United Nations system (www.uncosa.unvienna.org).

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

(i) Use of nuclear power sources in outer space

(i) Use of nuclear power sources in outer space

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

COPUOS Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

COPUOS Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

COPUOS Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Outer space is the common heritage of all mankind.

(ii) Use of nuclear power sources in outer space

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.

International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.

Among its achievements, the Committee on the peaceful uses of outer space had been instrumental in the adoption by the General Assembly of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and had organized three United Nations conferences on the exploration and peaceful uses of outer space (UNISPACE).

The handling of the issue of the weaponization of outer space, for example, would benefit from a better understanding of the work of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and the Third United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

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However, we are witnessing with concern a process of militarization of outer space, which is creating conditions that would enable weapons to be deployed in outer space.

Conscious that further measures should be examined in the search for agreements to prevent an arms race in outer space, including the weaponization of outer space,

Conscious that further measures should be examined in the search for agreements to prevent an arms race in outer space, including the weaponization of outer space,