Peaceful and Non-peaceful Uses of Space: Problems of Definition for the Prevention of an Arms RaceBhupendra Jasani Identifies issues and positions that negotiators could adopt when considering the control of arms in space. Topics considered include how to set the boundaries between air space and outer space, the uses of outer space, weapons in space and their components and laboratory and field testing. |
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Introduction Bhupendra Jasani | 1 |
Chapter | 9 |
International Verification an Indicator | 14 |
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activities agreement air space altitude applications approach arms control ASAT ATBM atmosphere attack ballistic ballistic missiles banned beam become boundary carried Chapter characteristics civilian communications components concern considerable considered Convention countries defense define definition deployed deployment designed devices directed Disarmament discussion Document earth effective energy example existing exploration flight force functional ground important intercept interceptors issues laser launched less limit major means measures military missiles monitoring nature non-peaceful nuclear objects observation operational orbit outer space parameters particular peaceful purposes possible potential practice prevention problems programs prohibited proposed question radars range reconnaissance regime requirements resolution result Rorsat satellites Security Soviet Soviet Union space and outer space power space weapons space-based spacecraft specific stations strategic targets technical term testing trajectory treaty United various vehicles verification warheads weapon systems