Peaceful Use and Self Defense in Outer Space,

Abstract

This article examines the international legal restrictions on the military use of outer space and how those restrictions have been interpreted by the two major space powers in their actual or projected utilization of space for military-related purposes. It also discusses the fragile nature of the legal regime which has been created by international treaties. These treaties will probably be suspended or terminated during time of hostilities between the parties. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP002155

Entities

People

  • A. J. Butler

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Colorado
  • Hostility
  • Outer Space
  • Space Communications

Readers

  • Criminal Law
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space