States could not agree on how to confront the ongoing development of ASATs, the dual uses of anti-ballistic missile systems, and the potential deployment of ABMs in
outer space.
With the advent of space technology, many jurists pointed out the legal issues that could emerge with growing
outer space activities and indicated a need for a separate body of law to deal with space issues.
Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, director general, UAE Space Agency, said, "Hosting the UN-UAE High Level Forum leading up to the 50th anniversary of the First United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of
Outer Space "UNISPACE+50" in Dubai is a recognition of the importance of the UAE's national space program and its vision and plans for the space industry.
While the
Outer Space Treaty prohibited the placement of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in
outer space, it was silent on the placement of other types of arms, Ambassador Amil pointed out.
This is an important question that integrates colonization and postcolonial studies with an anthropology of
outer space.
of
outer space, and document the space threats that have arisen as a
The UAE has signed an agreement with NASA, which will open avenues of cooperation in exploring Mars, aeronautics research, use of airspace and
outer space for peaceful purposes.
But this time, the developing countries will neither carry the burden of non-proliferation, nor will they accept any discriminatory restrictions which hamper their peaceful pursuits in
outer space.
Exploring
outer space then seemed a subject for comic books and science-fiction movies and novels.
In February 2008, China and Russia jointly submitted to the UN Conference on Disarmament a draft Treaty on Prevention of the Placement of Weapons in
Outer Space and of the Threat or Use of Force against
Outer Space Objects (PPWT).
The Agreement creates legal and organizational basis for mutually beneficial cooperation in the exploration and use of
outer space for peaceful purposes.
Outer space law is becoming an important part of our commerce.
