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Preventing an arms race in outer space
Context:
There is a growing convergence of views in the international community to prevent an arms race in outer space.
Implementation:
The UN in 1994, reaffirmed the importance and urgency of preventing an arms race in outer space in all its aspects.
Broader:
Using outer space
Opposing arms race
Controlling availability of arms
Cooperating in the use of outer space
Constrains:
Proliferating strategic nuclear arms
Facilitates:
Providing security assurances for non-nuclear weapon states
Facilitated by:
Promoting disarmament
Promoting peaceful uses of outer space
Negotiating convention for the elimination of nuclear weapons
Problems:
Irresponsible exploitation of solar system resources
Space weapons arms race
Organizations:
Conference on Disarmament
Treaty on principles governing the activities of States in the exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies
Subjects:
Transportation, Telecommunications
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Aerospace, space
Societal Problems
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Prevention
Defence
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Arms
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals: