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International Space Treaty

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international-relations1 year ago

"White House Concerned Over Russia's Space-Based Nuclear Weapon Threat"

The White House confirmed that Russia has obtained an emerging anti-satellite weapon, describing it as a "troubling" capability that is not currently operational but could potentially disrupt space activities. The U.S. is analyzing the information and consulting with allies, while Russia downplays the concern. The weapon, if deployed, would violate an international space treaty, and the White House plans to engage directly with Russia on the matter. The White House expressed frustration with the public disclosure of intelligence by a Republican lawmaker and emphasized the careful and strategic approach to sharing such information.

space-exploration2 years ago

"Space Lawyer and Planetary Scientist Discuss Sharing Benefits of New Lunar Exploration"

The discovery of water on the Moon has made it feasible to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, and both the US and China have plans to do so. The US Artemis program aims to build a base on the Moon and a space station in orbit around it, while China plans to establish a permanent presence on the Moon before 2030. The use of lunar resources to accomplish these goals raises legal questions that are being debated in international venues like the United Nations, but the Outer Space Treaty lays out a framework for how nations are supposed to act in space.