Space Treaties

Joint statement by the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on Global Strategic Stability

May 8, 2025

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Published by the Russian Federation, 8 May 2025 In the context of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War and of the founding of the United Nations, the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the two Sides) emphasize the utmost importance of maintaining and strengthening global strategic stability. Taking into account the serious challenges facing the international community in the sphere of international and regional security, adhering to the strong consensus reached

As the US and China race to the Moon, loopholes in space law could allow conflict

January 7, 2025

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By Gbenga Oduntan, Published by Defense One, 7 January 2025 Outer space is infinite, but that hasn’t stopped humans trying to impose their laws on it. There are more ways for people to travel to space than ever before, and the next few decades are likely to see the US and China sending humans

Artist's illustration of NASA astronauts near the moon's south pole, a region thought to be rich in water ice, a key resource that could help humanity extend its footprint out into the solar system. (Image credit: NASA)

The (not quite) definitive guide to the legal construct of “space resources”

January 6, 2025

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Artist's illustration of NASA astronauts near the moon's south pole, a region thought to be rich in water ice, a key resource that could help humanity extend its footprint out into the solar system. (Image credit: NASA) By Michael J. Listner, Published by The Space Review, 6 January 2025 Of

New EU space commissioner outlines priorities

December 1, 2024

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Galileo satellite, Image: ESA By Jeff Froust, Published by Space News, 1 December 2024 WASHINGTON — The new European Union commissioner responsible for space says he will focus on improving European competitiveness and security in space, including passage of a long-delayed space law. Andrius Kubilius formally started his tenure as

ULA’s Atlas V 511 prior to launching the Space Test Program-3 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. (ULA)

China Dubs US ‘Greatest Threat’ to Space Security, ‘Biggest Instigator of Space Arms Race’

November 15, 2024

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United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V 511 prior to launching the Space Test Program-3 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. (ULA). STP-3 is a mission for the Department of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, to advance warfighting capabilities in the areas of nuclear detonation detection, space

In the shadow of war, diplomats and experts seek to ban weapons from space

September 8, 2024

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Image of anti-satellite weaponry generated via DALL-E. By Jessica West, Published by Space News, 8 September 2024 Even as the community of nations on Earth fractures further into rival blocs, an effort to build greater cohesion in space is gathering momentum. The extent to which this succeeds, or not, may

Weapons in space: Study suggests path forward for arms control

August 13, 2024

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By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 13 August 2024 The Aerospace Corp. in a report sheds light on the complexities of arms control verification in space and offers potential solutions WASHINGTON — Amid widespread skepticism among policymakers about space arms control treaties, a fresh approach is needed to overcome

Security Council Rejects Second Russian Space Resolution

June 30, 2024

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By Shizuka Kuramitsu, Published by Arms Control Association, June 2024 For the second consecutive time, the UN Security Council rejected a draft Russian resolution that called on countries to ban all weapons in space, not just weapons of mass destruction. The vote on May 20 was 7-7, with Switzerland abstaining.

Space Treaties

Joint statement by the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on Global Strategic Stability

As the US and China race to the Moon, loopholes in space law could allow conflict

The (not quite) definitive guide to the legal construct of “space resources”

New EU space commissioner outlines priorities

China Dubs US ‘Greatest Threat’ to Space Security, ‘Biggest Instigator of Space Arms Race’

In the shadow of war, diplomats and experts seek to ban weapons from space

Weapons in space: Study suggests path forward for arms control

Security Council Rejects Second Russian Space Resolution

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