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What is the purpose of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty?

Question #150650. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Feb 15 2024.
Originally posted Feb 15 2024 9:04 PM.

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At the height of the Cold War, it was a brilliant stroke to work together internationally regarding space and the moon. This has led to cooperation with space stations and research.
Key provisions of the Outer Space Treaty include prohibiting nuclear weapons in space; limiting the use of the Moon and all other celestial bodies to peaceful purposes; establishing that space shall be freely explored and used by all nations; and precluding any country from claiming sovereignty over outer space or any celestial body. Although it forbids establishing military bases, testing weapons and conducting military maneuvers on celestial bodies, the treaty does not expressly ban all military activities in space, nor the establishment of military space forces or the placement of conventional weapons in space.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Space_Treaty

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Feb 15 2024.
Feb 15 2024, 9:08 PM
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