Rao, Mukund and Murthi, KR Sridhara
(2014)
International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities - Perspectives for India.
Report.
Observer Research Foundation.
| Abstract: |
Over the past four years, an International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities, which
owes its origin to an initiative by the EU, had been undergoing a process of international
consultations. The original draft has seen several modifications to give it greater acceptance
among the community of world nations. The most recent draft, ‘Version 16 September 2013’,
resulting from the Open-Ended Consultations held in May 2013 in Kiev, Ukraine, represents
tremendous progress in building support of the international community but it has yet to gain
the complete support of some of the key space players. This Code (http://eeas.europa.eu/nonproliferation-
and-disarmament/pdf/space_code_conduct_draft_vers_16_sept_2013_en.pdf -
we refer to the paras and boxes in this document) is intended to form a regime of
transparency and confidence-building measures, a complement to the normative framework
regulating outer space activities. A key characteristic of the code, which is also central to the
backing it enjoys from some of its staunch supporters, is that it is open to subscription by all
states but it is not legally binding. Nevertheless, the code is a significant effort to promote the
responsible use of space for common benefit, preserving the principle of freedom of access to
space by all. While the code aims at enhancing safety, security, and sustainability of Outer
Space activities, the question remains as to whether it will be an adequate step for ensuring
these in totality. |
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Monograph
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| Subjects: |
School of Natural and Engineering Sciences > Projects |
| Divisions: |
Schools > Natural Sciences and Engineering |
| Date Deposited: |
01 Dec 2015 10:36 |
| Last Modified: |
01 Dec 2015 10:36 |
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| URI: |
http://eprints.nias.res.in/id/eprint/899 |
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