We need clear rules to avoid a real Star Wars in outer space

[rpm]

We need clear rules to avoid a real Star Wars in outer space

When the world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, was launched on October 4, 1957, it heralded the need for legal regulation of the exploration and use of outer space.

Since then international law has been developed to facilitate the use of technologies such as satellite telecommunications, global positioning systems, remote sensing technology for weather forecasting and disaster management, and television broadcast from satellites.

In this regard, space law has played a positive role by allowing for – and not unduly restricting – the development of space-related technology.

At the same time, the existing legal regime has not prevented the development of military technology capable of utilising outer space.

There are some restrictions, but these were specified in the space law treaties in relatively general terms and were open to interpretation as to what they did (and did not) prohibit.

This is not entirely surprising. The development of space-related technology was inextricably related to military strength, both in reality and to influence the perception of others.

 

[MickZA]

Wonder if this will put an end to Kim Jong-un's dream of a North Korean Death Star?

 

[PHP_Ninja]

Wonder if this will put an end to Kim Jong-un's dream of a North Korean Death Star?

I doubt that, does that country even recognise international law(s)? :crylaugh:

 

[rietrot]

Its easy who ever lands on a rock first can colonise it .

 

[markings]

I doubt that, does that country even recognise international law(s)? :crylaugh:

Who does, except for blaming others that they violate it?

 

[TEXTILE GUY]

The Jedi Knights will sort it out

 

[Thor]

I hope we can end war soon. Decentralised currency for the win

 

[Arthur]

New rules won't help. War is when the rules break down and force is all that's left.