| ID | 094093 |
| Title Proper | Need for a United Nations space policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Arevalo-Yepes, Ciro ; Froelich, Annette ; Martinez, Peter ; Peter, Nicolas |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The international community is entering an era of shared global utilities from space and is increasingly reliant on space systems and activities that support a myriad of applications and utilities on Earth. A growing number of states are seeking to develop or extend their space capabilities. At the same time, a variety of non-state actors are also extending their involvement in space activities. The United Nations is the principal inter-governmental forum to deal with various space issues of global importance. Moreover, the United Nations system itself has become increasingly reliant on space systems for its day-to-day operations. In order for the United Nations to play its necessary role in the space arena, it will need to be supported by a space policy. A United Nations space policy would provide over-arching guidance on space activities for UN stakeholders in the space arena; it would inform UN participation in space activities and would promote improved coordination and cooperative governance of outer space activities. A world without a common UN space policy will not be able to respond to the challenges of the rapidly evolving space arena in the 21st century. |
| `In' analytical Note | Space Policy Vol. 26, No. 1; Feb 2010: p.3-8 |
| Journal Source | Space Policy Vol. 26, No. 1; Feb 2010: p.3-8 |
| Key Words | United Nations Space Policy ; International Community ; United Nations |