Iran believes that the
outer space as human's common heritage should be used exclusively for peaceful purposes and in line with current and future generations' interests, Qaribabadi said, during his address at the 56th session of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of
Outer Space (UN COPUOS).
Russia and China have proposed for more than a decade a treaty on the prevention of an arms race in
outer space. The issue is on the agenda of the Conference on Disarmament.
'Pakistan and Russia share a common position on the prevention of arms race in
outer space and work collectively in various international fora towards that goal,' said the statement.
- Noting the significance of
Outer Space activities as an important factor of social, economic, scientific and technological development of States, as well as their role in maintaining national and global security,
The treaty prevents any nation from gaining a military advantage in
outer space. You can read about the treaty here.
Nonaggressive military use of satellites in
outer space has long been considered "peaceful." But the idea of acceptable military use is being stretched as states engage in more active uses of
outer space, which can seem aggressive, or depict
outer space as a warfighting domain.
duties resulting from all activities directed towards
outer space and
"We need to evolve universal and equitable regulations that can guarantee the exclusively peaceful nature of
outer space, before it turns into a new realm of conflict and arms race," he said during a debate on
Outer Space matters.
Outer space has truly become a domain which provides safety, welfare and wealth to humanity.
Poblete, US Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, told the UN's Conference on Disarmament which is discussing a new treaty to prevent an arms race in
outer space.
The Philippine government has joined more than 100 countries in endorsing an international effort to strengthen cooperation in the peaceful use of
outer space and the global governance of
outer space activities.
SEND IN THE KLOWNS AS IF Universal Orlando theme park's Halloween Horror Nights weren't terrifying enough, now they've added 1980s nightmares Chucky and Killer Klowns from
Outer Space to the malevolent mix.