RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 34/68. Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies The General Assembly, Reaffirming the importance of international cooperation in the field of the exploration and peaceful uses of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, and of promoting the rule of law Read More
Space Counter Proliferation Posts
Space Counter Proliferation Posts
This is the official document of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty which outlines and puts into place the laws of space and celestial bodies. This document was the first international attempt at governing state activities in space. It has importance for international arms control because it prohibits states placing WMDs in Earth’s atmosphere and the atmosphere of other celestial Read More
Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities Space science and space applications advance our knowledge of the universe. They also improve the daily lives of people worldwide through their contributions to environmental monitoring, management of natural resources, meteorological forecasting, climate modelling, satellite navigation, communications, and early warning systems to help mitigate potential disasters. If the international Read More
This article highlights the importance for states creating laws at the national level. International Laws are in place but only apply to state actors. Efforts in regulating non-state actors is important when it comes to regulating what can enter space and leave space. It also creates a sense of responsibility for states to regulate themselves. Read More
Europeans Cut Saudi Arms Sales Summary: Three European states, Belgium, Germany and Norway, who are all party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) have cut off their export of arms to Saudi Arabia to maintain their agreement to uphold the ATT. There is a provision of the ATT prohibiting arms to be exported to areas Read More
The United Nations is home to the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG) which was meant to improve relations among states. This article describes how the ICG promotes transparency and cooperation among states in regards to their satellite systems. The ICG looks to allow everyone to utilize the services of satellite navigation systems, Read More
This article explains the importance of space technology to track and study diseases across the globe. It will allow health professionals to quickly and efficiently target diseases across the globe so that they may assist people everywhere. Peaceful uses of space, such as this, are important steps in moving towards better international relations and security. Read More
This article provides an in sight into possible beneficial and peaceful uses space can have for farmers and others in agriculture. From tracking climate change to where water is available, space can help provide global assistance in making farming easier and more efficient. Benefits of Space: Agriculture Agriculture forms the basis of the world’s food Read More
United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) The United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) was established in 2006 under the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). UN-SPIDER develops solutions to address the limited access developing countries have to specialized technologies Read More