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  • Resolution, jointly proposed by the United States and Japan, would require all States, in particular those with major space capabilities, to contribute actively to objective of the peaceful use of outer space and of the prevention of an arms race in outer space.

 

  • Weaponization of Outer Space generally refers to physical placement in orbit of space-based machinery that has destructive capacity but a broader definition also includes ground-based systems designed for destroying space-based assets.
    • Various systems that can proliferate weaponization of outer space include:
      • Missile systems including Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missiles and Ballistic missiles. 
      • Use of dual-use (civilian and military use) technologies such as satellites, communication and navigation systems such as GPS. 
      • Space debris can both be an outcome of space weaponization and can itself be weaponized. 
      • Space-based assets are increasingly being used for assisting armies through communications, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

 

  • Outer Space Treaty of 1967 provides basic framework for international space law and prohibits placement of nuclear weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction in outer space. 
    • It establishes basic principles related to the peaceful use of outer space
    • India is a party to the treaty. 

 

Other international treaties/resolutions for peaceful use of outer space:

  • Rescue Agreement of 1968
  • Space Liability Convention of 1972
  • Launch Registration Convention of 1975
  • Moon Agreement of 1979
  • UN Resolution on Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS)
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