| ID | 074787 |
| Title Proper | Space engagement with Russia and Ukraine |
| Other Title Information | preventing conflicts and proliferation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Zaborskiy, Victor |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The collapse of the Soviet Union brought about a number of serious concerns that space and missile technologies-including weapons-related technologies-might be exported by Russia and Ukraine to states that might use them for hostile purposes. In fact, inadvertent contribution to ballistic missile programs through space collaboration and technology sharing is considered one of the major "routes" of missile technology proliferation. Incidentally, in the case of Russia and Ukraine, out of all the potential risks associated with technology transfers, proliferation of ballistic missile technologies has been the major concern for the Western nations, and engaging these two countries in joint space projects has been viewed as a powerful incentive to comply with missile nonproliferation norms and ideals. |
| `In' analytical Note | Astropolitics Vol. 4, No. 2; Summer 2006: p179-206 |
| Journal Source | Astropolitics Vol: 4 No 2 |
| Key Words | Russia ; Ukraine ; Space ; Technology Transfers ; Proliferation |