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Economics and technology in US space policy
Documentation~Publications used exclusively for peaceful purposes and that it shall not become an arena for an arms race; 3. Emphasizes that further m e a s u r e s with appropriate and effective provisions for verification to prevent an arms race in outer space should be adopted by the international community; 4. Calls upon all States, in particular those with major space capabilities, to contribute actively to the objective of the peaceful use of outer space and to take immediate m e a s u r e s to prevent an arms race in outer space in the interest of maintaining international peace and security a n d p r o m o t i n g i n t e r n a t i o n a l cooperation and understanding; 5. Recognizes, as stated in the report of the Ad Hoc C o m m i t t e e of the Conference on D i s a r m a m e n t , that the legal r6gime applicable to outer space, as such, is not sufficient to guarantee the prevention of an arms race in outer space, the significant role that r6gime plays in the prevention of an arms race in that environment, the need to consolidate and reinforce that r6gime and to e n h a n c e its effectiveness, and the importance of strict compliance with existing agreements, both bilateral and multilateral; 6. Reiterates that the Conference on D i s a r m a m e n t , as single multilateral disa r m a m e n t negotiating forum, has the primary role in the negotiation of a multilateral a g r e e m e n t or agreements, as appropriate, on the prevention of an arms race in outer space in all its aspects; 7. Requests the Conference on Disa r m a m e n t to consider as a matter of priority the question of preventing an arms race in outer space; 8. Also requests the Conference on D i s a r m a m e n t to intensify its consideration
of the question of the prevention of an arms race in outer space in all its aspects, taking into account all relevant proposals, including those presented in the Ad Hoc C o m m i t t e e on the prevention of an arms race in outer space at the 1987 session of the Conference and at the forty-second session of the General Assembly; 9. Further requests the Conference on D i s a r m a m e n t to re-establish an ad hoc committee with an adequate m a n d a t e at the beginning of its 1988 session, with a view to undertaking negotiations for the conclusion of an agreement or agreements, as appropriate, to prevent an arms race in outer space in all its aspects; 10. Urges the U n i o n of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United States of A m e r ica to pursue intensively their bilateral negotiations in a constructive spirit aimed at reaching early agreement for preventing an arms race in outer space, and to advise the Conference on D i s a r m a m e n t periodically of the progress of their bilateral sessions so as to facilitate its work; 11. Calls upon all States, especially those with major space capabilities, to refrain, in their activities relating to outer space, from actions contrary to the observance of the relevant existing treaties or to the objective of preventing an arms race in outcr space; 12. Takes note that the study of disarmam e n t problems relating to outer space and the consequence of extending the arms race into outer space, called for in resolution 41/53, has been prepared by the United Nations Institute for D i s a r m a m e n t Research and that, after a final meeting of the group of experts held in September 1987, the report was finalized and being prepared for publication in a u t u m n 1987; 13. Requests the Secretary-General to invite the views of M e m b e r States on all
aspects of the question of the prevention of an arms race in outer space and to submit a report to the General Assembly at its forty-third session; 14. Requests the Conference on Disa r m a m e n t to report on its consideration of this subject to the General Assembly at its forty-third session; 15. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit to the Conference on Disarmament all d o c u m e n t s relating to the consideration of this subject by the General Assembly at its forty-second session; 16. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its forty-third session the item entitled 'Prevention of an arms race in outer space'.
Publications
international relations. It examines both civilian and military elements, with their foreign policy implications, technological complementarities and economic consequences.
treaties, the author argues that wider public knowledge of the workings of space espionage is in the interest of a truer kind of national security.
Artificial Space Debris" by Nicholas L. J o h n s o n and Darren S. McKnight (Orbit Book C o m p a n y , Malaber, FL, 1987, I l l + i x pp, $34.50) This book aims to raise awareness of the growing hazard presented by artificial space debris. Following a detailed analysis of the position and nature of currently orbiting debris, the authors discuss the legal and technical issues involved in cleaning up the outer space environment.
British Space Policy and International Collaboration by James Eberle and Helen Wallace (Routeledge and Kegan Paul, London, 1987, 72+xiii pp, £6.95) A paper prepared as part of the five-nation study on E u r o p e a n space policy, which identifies the development of British thinking and policy about space as an aspect of
SPACE POLICY May 1988
Commercialization of Space by L.B. Taylor Jr (Franklin Watts, New York, 1987, 126 pp, $11.90) This book for young people examines the potential for private enterprise in space. After discussing the history of space operations it looks at current commercial activities in space and future plans in areas like materials processing, pharmaceuticals, energy production and mining.
Deep Black: The Secrets of Space Espionage by William E. Burrows ( B a n t a m Press, London, 1988, 401+xvii pp, £14.95) This beok reveals some of the astonishing capabilities of space-based intelligence systems. In discussing whether or not it is possible adequately to verify arms control
1Resolution 2222 (XXI), annex. 2Resolution S-10/2. 3See A/41/697-S/18392, annex, paras 3639. 4 See Report of the Second United Nations
Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Vienna, 9-21 August 1982, A/CONF.101/10 and Corr.1 and 2, para 426. 5The Committee on Disarmament w a s redesignated the Conference on Disarmament as from 7 February 1984. 6A/40/1070, annex.
70fficial Records of the General Assembly, Forty-second Session, Supplement No. 27, A/42/27, sect III.E.
Source: Resolution adopted by the General Asscmbly (on the report of the First C o m m i t t e e (A/42/745)), United Nations General Assembly, Forty-second Session, agenda item 56, 84th Plenary Meeting, 30 N o v e m b e r 1987, D o c u m e n t no A/RES/42/ 33 (22 D e c e m b e r 1987), New York.
Economics and Technology in US Space Policy edited by Molly K. Macauley (Resources for the Future, Washington, 1987, 270+xii pp, $15.00) The proceedings of a s y m p o s i u m held in Washington, 24-25 June 1986. Following an overview advocating a partnership between economics and technology, papers cover productive activities associated with space; the role of government in space activities; the global context; and the need for a rational analysis of the US space programme.
Europe's Future in Space, a joint policy report by Clingendael, D G A P , IA1, IFI, IFR, R I I A (Routeledge and Kegan Paul, London, 1988, 224+xv pp, £9.95) This report sets out the current and likely
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of the question of the prevention of an arms race in outer space in all its aspects, taking into account all relevant proposals, including those presented in the Ad Hoc C o m m i t t e e on the prevention of an arms race in outer space at the 1987 session of the Conference and at the forty-second session of the General Assembly; 9. Further requests the Conference on D i s a r m a m e n t to re-establish an ad hoc committee with an adequate m a n d a t e at the beginning of its 1988 session, with a view to undertaking negotiations for the conclusion of an agreement or agreements, as appropriate, to prevent an arms race in outer space in all its aspects; 10. Urges the U n i o n of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United States of A m e r ica to pursue intensively their bilateral negotiations in a constructive spirit aimed at reaching early agreement for preventing an arms race in outer space, and to advise the Conference on D i s a r m a m e n t periodically of the progress of their bilateral sessions so as to facilitate its work; 11. Calls upon all States, especially those with major space capabilities, to refrain, in their activities relating to outer space, from actions contrary to the observance of the relevant existing treaties or to the objective of preventing an arms race in outcr space; 12. Takes note that the study of disarmam e n t problems relating to outer space and the consequence of extending the arms race into outer space, called for in resolution 41/53, has been prepared by the United Nations Institute for D i s a r m a m e n t Research and that, after a final meeting of the group of experts held in September 1987, the report was finalized and being prepared for publication in a u t u m n 1987; 13. Requests the Secretary-General to invite the views of M e m b e r States on all
aspects of the question of the prevention of an arms race in outer space and to submit a report to the General Assembly at its forty-third session; 14. Requests the Conference on Disa r m a m e n t to report on its consideration of this subject to the General Assembly at its forty-third session; 15. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit to the Conference on Disarmament all d o c u m e n t s relating to the consideration of this subject by the General Assembly at its forty-second session; 16. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its forty-third session the item entitled 'Prevention of an arms race in outer space'.
Publications
international relations. It examines both civilian and military elements, with their foreign policy implications, technological complementarities and economic consequences.
treaties, the author argues that wider public knowledge of the workings of space espionage is in the interest of a truer kind of national security.
Artificial Space Debris" by Nicholas L. J o h n s o n and Darren S. McKnight (Orbit Book C o m p a n y , Malaber, FL, 1987, I l l + i x pp, $34.50) This book aims to raise awareness of the growing hazard presented by artificial space debris. Following a detailed analysis of the position and nature of currently orbiting debris, the authors discuss the legal and technical issues involved in cleaning up the outer space environment.
British Space Policy and International Collaboration by James Eberle and Helen Wallace (Routeledge and Kegan Paul, London, 1987, 72+xiii pp, £6.95) A paper prepared as part of the five-nation study on E u r o p e a n space policy, which identifies the development of British thinking and policy about space as an aspect of
SPACE POLICY May 1988
Commercialization of Space by L.B. Taylor Jr (Franklin Watts, New York, 1987, 126 pp, $11.90) This book for young people examines the potential for private enterprise in space. After discussing the history of space operations it looks at current commercial activities in space and future plans in areas like materials processing, pharmaceuticals, energy production and mining.
Deep Black: The Secrets of Space Espionage by William E. Burrows ( B a n t a m Press, London, 1988, 401+xvii pp, £14.95) This beok reveals some of the astonishing capabilities of space-based intelligence systems. In discussing whether or not it is possible adequately to verify arms control
1Resolution 2222 (XXI), annex. 2Resolution S-10/2. 3See A/41/697-S/18392, annex, paras 3639. 4 See Report of the Second United Nations
Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, Vienna, 9-21 August 1982, A/CONF.101/10 and Corr.1 and 2, para 426. 5The Committee on Disarmament w a s redesignated the Conference on Disarmament as from 7 February 1984. 6A/40/1070, annex.
70fficial Records of the General Assembly, Forty-second Session, Supplement No. 27, A/42/27, sect III.E.
Source: Resolution adopted by the General Asscmbly (on the report of the First C o m m i t t e e (A/42/745)), United Nations General Assembly, Forty-second Session, agenda item 56, 84th Plenary Meeting, 30 N o v e m b e r 1987, D o c u m e n t no A/RES/42/ 33 (22 D e c e m b e r 1987), New York.
Economics and Technology in US Space Policy edited by Molly K. Macauley (Resources for the Future, Washington, 1987, 270+xii pp, $15.00) The proceedings of a s y m p o s i u m held in Washington, 24-25 June 1986. Following an overview advocating a partnership between economics and technology, papers cover productive activities associated with space; the role of government in space activities; the global context; and the need for a rational analysis of the US space programme.
Europe's Future in Space, a joint policy report by Clingendael, D G A P , IA1, IFI, IFR, R I I A (Routeledge and Kegan Paul, London, 1988, 224+xv pp, £9.95) This report sets out the current and likely
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